…with food manufacturers is especially critical because pistachios are ingredients in: Protein bars Snack mixes Health foods Packaged snacks Nut blends If manufacturers remove pistachios from recipes because supplies disappear,…
Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
…for the next three months instead of waiting until late October or November.” Kreps explained that pistachio trees continue working long after harvest ends. Proper irrigation and fertility management during…
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
…management concerns as orchards developed more quickly than anticipated. Despite those early obstacles, producers were able to work through the challenges as the season progressed. Favorable growing conditions later in…
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
…expect moving forward. Kreps said the extreme heat experienced during bloom created significant pollination issues, particularly in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Because pistachio pollen becomes less viable when temperatures…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…agriculture matters to you, this is an interview worth hearing in its entirety. Steve Hilton Campaign Contact Information Website: stevehilton4governor.com X (formerly Twitter): @SteveHiltonX Support the Campaign: Hilton said supporters…
Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
Edwin Budding’s original lawnmower design, patented in 1830 and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich in 1832. Photo: Science Museum, London. Source: Wikimedia Commons. A Simple Invention That Made a Lasting…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…communities. Covello also discussed the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which must approve PG&E’s request to decommission the dams. She expressed hope that federal regulators will carefully…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…commitment to California and said the company continues working closely with state leaders and industry organizations to advocate for policies that support dairy producers while expanding processing capacity. Technology and…
The Three Revolutions That Transformed American Agriculture
…The First Agricultural Revolution: The Industrial Revolution The first major transformation occurred during the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800s. Before this period, nearly all farm work depended on manual labor….
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…the practice has become more common in both South America and California as table grape growers seek additional value from fruit that does not enter the fresh market. According to…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…coursework. Romero advocated restoring standardized testing as one component of university admissions and argued that California must better prepare students for both higher education and today’s workforce. She believes improving…
Senate Farm Bill Effort Resumes as Congress Returns to Washington
…fall election recess. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said discussions will continue with members of the agriculture committee as lawmakers review the framework and determine what changes may be…
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
…on Relationships One theme surfaced repeatedly throughout the conversation: success in agriculture comes through cooperation. Rather than viewing competitors as adversaries, Toor emphasized that California’s tree nut industry succeeds when…
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
…challenges. Kester explained that although California recently authorized limited removal of wolves responsible for repeated livestock attacks, ranchers continue experiencing significant losses while receiving limited compensation. He also voiced concern…























