…25 years, particularly in the tree nut industry. For two decades, almonds and pistachios saw remarkable growth, but recent years have brought new challenges. Water scarcity, labor struggles, and fluctuating…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…is a far cry from the 1970s. Nicol recalls his father’s decision to diversify by planting almonds when the crop was just emerging in California. Now, almonds dominate the state’s…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…markets. Trade tensions and tariffs add further uncertainty. India and China remain vital markets for California almonds and walnuts. Any disruption in trade agreements threatens the economic stability of growers….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…operations. Kreps also pointed to rodents and birds damaging irrigation systems as an increasing concern. Abandoned orchards, particularly almonds left idle after market declines, have fueled gopher and rat populations….
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…notes almonds are among the most water-efficient crops—consumers typically eat all they buy, unlike other crops that waste significant portions. He considers almonds “50% more efficient” than many agricultural products….
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
California Almonds at the Crossroads: In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, the AgMeter and Josh McGill dove deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping California’s almond industry, joined…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Government of Pakistan reclassified almonds from a luxury item to an essential good, effectively halving tariffs and fees to improve market access. Key changes include: Regulatory duty cut from 20%…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…to Benefit Most Among the biggest winners under this agreement is the tree nut sector, especially almonds. The United States is already the largest supplier of almonds to the European…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…potential advantages—especially in global markets. Roughly 70% of U.S. almonds are sold internationally, and the behavior of those export markets plays a critical role in overall price stabilization. “The way…
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…