…storage and renewable power. “Water should be the highest priority in California,” Johansson said, especially as population growth continues and new housing developments expand statewide. Energy Costs and Refinery Closures…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…an updated almond crop estimate, noting that early fears of a sharply reduced harvest may have been overstated. While some counties reported yields down as much as 15 percent, stronger-than-expected…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…live and work on those properties. Many employees receive housing as part of their employment, meaning entire households are now scrambling to find new homes, new jobs, and new schools…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…pistachio harvest to global demand, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Kreps, a board member of American Pistachio Growers and consultant with Ultra Gro, offered a candid, ground-level…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
…features a low use rate of four to five fluid ounces per acre and a 14-day pre-harvest interval, making it a flexible option during busy spray periods. By rotating fungicides…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…years. With almond prices under pressure and input costs still high, he said growers need varieties that produce more with fewer passes, fewer bees, and earlier harvest windows. The conversation…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…today and where it’s headed next. Nearly 99% of U.S. walnuts are grown in California, thanks to ideal climate and geography. The most recent harvest delivered the second-largest crop on…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…final numbers came in just over 1.5 billion pounds, still the largest harvest in industry history. Strong international marketing efforts in regions like India, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe helped…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…with the patenting of a practical mowing machine. This invention dramatically reduced the labor required to harvest hay and forage crops, further increasing efficiency and allowing farmers to manage larger…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…and ag supporters statewide. Roberti explained that cattle production remains one of the least automated and most hands-on segments of agriculture. Raising beef is a three-year investment, from breeding to harvest,…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…He highlights the need for practical solutions that balance conservation with agricultural needs. Urban expansion and conversion of farmland into housing also threaten the industry. “Every year, thousands of acres…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…where many residents believe it comes straight from a grocery shelf. Looking ahead to 2026, Ghirardelli called the moment urgent. Rising costs, regulatory overload, housing challenges, and political polarization are…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained why post-harvest fertility programs play such a critical role in long-term production success. Rogers often reminds growers that fertility decisions are not…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…said, noting that post-harvest applications and in-season fertility programs from the previous year play a key role in bloom development. In fact, Rogers emphasized that much of the crop potential…