Roger Isom

Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water

…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

California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps

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…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

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water

…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

Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Regulation, Special Reports, Tariffs, Water

…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…