…a reliable workforce during peak harvest. Rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and a lack of seasonal workers are compounding the challenge, with some operations being forced to make tough decisions about…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…agriculture, illustrating how innovation and adaptation remain crucial for survival. Seeds, Technology, and Sustainability Beyond crop protection, Syngenta is also a major seed supplier. Under brands like Golden Harvest and…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and potentially better pricing for farmers. California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps Harvest for Golden Hills varieties is expected to begin in late August in Kern County and…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…that reduces pre-harvest fruit drop to extend the harvest window. If you’re a grower looking to optimize your harvest window, maintain fruit quality, and better manage the unpredictable pace of…
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
…inventiveness clearly influenced his son, Cyrus McCormick. In 1831, Cyrus demonstrated a groundbreaking harvester capable of cutting six acres of oats, significantly surpassing the capacity of manual labor. Just a…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…by Darren Rigg of Minturn Nut Company. Despite market turbulence, Darren shared a cautiously optimistic view for the coming harvest season. After a rollercoaster of pricing over the past few…
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
…factory in Chicago in 1847. In 1902, the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company merged with the Deering Harvester Company and three other businesses to form the International Harvester Company. University of…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…harvest might be a little bit late because of that, but we might have a better crop.” Toor explained that the cool summer weather has delayed harvest timelines slightly, but…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…places when talking cost per pound. That’s how competitive it is.” Supporting Local, Sustainable Processing Los Gatos sources most of its tomatoes from Fresno County, beginning harvest in Kern County…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…plateau of strong harvests. This has resulted in a shift in timing and location: while Central Mexico and Baja California continue their spring harvests, new crop production is now ramping…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop…