…irrigation infrastructure sit idle. “We have the best soil in the world for almonds on the west side,” he said. “The Mediterranean-type soils are ideal. But we can’t get water…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…fourth place globally—behind Turkey and other countries—and may fall further. The decline is linked to shifting land use. As pistachios, almonds, citrus, and other crops became more profitable, many growers…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…been converted to more profitable crops like pistachios and almonds. Cardoza detailed the financial pressures facing growers. This year, the RBA offered processors $2,020 per ton, the same as last…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…for many, though Kreps emphasized that the payment system requires patience and resilience. Pistachios: A Long-Term Investment Unlike faster-maturing crops such as almonds, pistachios are a long-term commitment. Kreps pointed…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…can fluctuate dramatically. “Productivity is everything,” John stressed. “At today’s prices, growers need these advantages to survive.” Expanding Beyond Almonds: Pistachios and Avocados Duarte Nursery’s work isn’t limited to almonds….
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…forward thinking has kept the business at the cutting edge. From pioneering virus-free grapevines to advancing clonal rootstocks for almonds and pistachios, Duarte has made science the foundation of orchard…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…oversupply and steep price drops. But by mid-September, harvest reports began to tell a different story. West Valley Hauling, which started moving almonds around August 10, has been among the…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
…Los Banos and Firebaugh, Barcellos and his family have built a diverse operation that grows everything from almonds and pistachios to asparagus, olives, and tomatoes. With deep roots in agriculture…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…his own smaller farm growing almonds, walnuts, tomatoes, carrots, and corn. With about 65 full-time employees, his leadership reflects both administrative vision and boots-on-the-ground farming experience. Don Cameron: Leading California…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…household name. But competition from Spain and Italy eventually priced California growers out of the market, forcing the family to pivot into almonds and wine grapes. “We just couldn’t compete…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…name. Grapes and Almonds: Managing Crop Production in California Melissa explains the complexities of growing grapes and almonds in the Central Valley. Wine grapes benefit from long-term contracts with local…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
A Legacy in California Agriculture Joe Del Bosque, a well-known farmer from Firebaugh and Los Banos, has spent decades cultivating melons, almonds, tomatoes, and more on nearly 2,000 acres. His…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…soon to tell the full impact, but some almonds on the ground and late-hanging fruit may be affected. He also discussed the ongoing trade and tariff challenges, particularly with plums,…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture Agriculture at the Heart of Stanislaus County Anna Genasci Stanislaus County’s agricultural roots run deep. The annual crop report places almonds as…