…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…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
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…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…on foreign buyers. On the commodity front, he noted that recent crop estimates—particularly in almonds—were likely inflated, contributing to price drops. A post-harvest correction could stabilize the market. Cultural Disconnect…
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…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…disruptions in the importation of U.S. dry fruits, particularly walnuts and almonds. According to Lorrie Boyer, Indian importers are delaying customs clearance processes for these shipments to avoid financial losses…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…page. A formal notice of this quarantine update will also appear in the Federal Register. About Citrus Greening (HLB): HLB is caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus and transmitted…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…on hull rot prevention in almonds and how Quash® Fungicide plays a key role in protecting yield. If you grow almonds, grapes, or other crops, this episode is your frontline…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…that are putting California walnuts on center stage alongside almonds and pistachios. The team also looks ahead to the upcoming July 9 tariff decision, which could significantly impact export opportunities—especially…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-27-25
…threat of deportation for long-time community members who have worked in California’s fields for decades. As harvest season hits full swing with tree fruit, grapes, garlic, and almonds, farmers are…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
…the June edition of the Almond Bites podcast at almonds.com. Lorrie Boyer with AgNet West reporting. Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…and Josh kick off with a reflection on Central Valley mornings before diving into the heated topic of ag labor. From H-2A guest worker challenges to proposals for prisoner labor…