…for AgNet West: Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields and Market Strategy Crop Estimates Fall Short of Reality Initial projections for the 2024 almond crop placed total production around…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…Valley Pride Ag Company and one of the top global exporters of California almonds and walnuts, offered insights into the state of the industry—and shared an optimistic message for growers….
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…in dusty orchard environments, where GPS-based systems often fail to perform reliably. The company’s focus has been on orchard crops such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, using their AI-powered VisionSteer…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…security by the day.” Imports Undermine Food Security and Affordability While the U.S. remains a global leader in exporting high-value tree nuts such as almonds, pistachios, and walnuts, Duarte emphasized…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Economic Recovery Program. The berth repair project has also cleared a key hurdle, receiving environmental approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This approval allows construction to begin soon,…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…failing to deliver real solutions to farmers and rural communities suffering from water scarcity. “We’re not even trying,” Duarte said. “We’re not building water projects… It’s just a regulatory and…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…on controlling spider mites in almonds and grapes, as well as a look at the latest almond crop forecast from the Almond Board of California. Whether you’re a grower, industry…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…resolving the nation’s immigration and labor issues, a topic especially critical to California’s ag industry. Josh outlined the bill’s key components, including a seven-year legal status pathway for undocumented immigrants…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…ton While the overall market remains higher compared to historic averages, recent weeks have shown relatively little volatility. Brazil Potash Secures $200M for Mining Power Transmission Project In a related…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…makers. We never capture the retail market,” he said. He warned that continued tax hikes and excise fees, especially linked to projects like California’s high-speed rail, would further burden ag…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…you by the Almond Board of California. Learn more at almonds.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…for more information about the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program can visit the Market Intel page at fb.org. The USDA and AFBF encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers to take action…