…of the American Pistachio Growers Board, the 2025 crop is showing the most uniform nut fill seen in more than 15 years. This uniformity means stronger first shakes, higher quality,…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…with precision. Discover how this innovative combination of systemic and contact compounds works in harmony to halt pest development, sterilize eggs, and disrupt the life cycle, giving growers a powerful…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…heard updates on: The upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Changes in federal ag leadership International trade developments affecting California exports Kreps’ closing message was clear: agriculture must stay united…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…often conduct chapter visits, taking over classrooms for a day to teach leadership, agricultural advocacy, and career pathways. Ryan Taylor explained that many young students discover FFA through high school…
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
Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…varieties, there’s still reason for optimism this season. Tune in now to hear Todd’s expert take on making the most of your tree fruit crop, plus a quick note on…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…The episode tackled the impact of a recent 3 billion-pound crop estimate, which spooked the market and dropped prices. Rigg stressed that the estimate was just that—an estimate—and urged growers…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…instructor with the University of Arizona, and Robert Masson, a Cooperative Extension Agent in Yuma County. Don discusses how drones are transforming row crop scouting, plant health monitoring, and even…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…Mark Wood, owner of Wildwood Express, to uncover the mounting pressures facing California’s trucking sector. Wood, who operates a fleet of 60 trucks across California and Arizona, shares a candid…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…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…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…the first lawnmower, an innovation that helped maintain the grounds of homes, estates, and eventually public spaces with greater ease and consistency. While not directly tied to crop production or…