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Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
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Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…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…
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Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…margins razor-thin, leaving producers struggling to survive. He noted that even lawmakers are beginning to feel pressure as everyday Californians face skyrocketing utility bills, gas prices, and housing costs. What…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
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Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
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California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
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Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
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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…