…industry leaders, this segment highlights how the bill could support dairy, livestock, and long-term farm viability. Listeners also get the latest on Blue Diamond Almonds’ planned closure of its century-old…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Burkdoll joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
Stuart Woolf: Solar Panels Replace Crops on Fresno County Farmland
…banking and cultivating drought-tolerant crops like agave. More water-intensive crops like almonds are being relocated to other regions. “It’s forcing us to move out of Fresno County, which is our…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…is becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the nut. “In my opinion—and what we’ve seen around the world—this is by far the hottest nut,” Kreps emphasized. Interestingly, pistachios are not just trending…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…planting cycles Honest, fact-based public narratives around environmental and agricultural issues Less legal gridlock and more collaboration between urban and rural communities 📦 Pistachios: Nutritious, Delicious, and Globally Competitive “If…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Berkdahl joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…tariffs, U.S. almonds are regaining ground internationally as buyers return, disappointed by the lower quality of nuts from other countries. “We’ve got those buyers back,” Foglio confirmed. “The almond market…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “We will have presentations on gene editing and transgenics to develop trees with resistance or tolerance to HLB. There will be presentations…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…shaping industry policy, funding research, and promoting almonds on an international scale. From guiding best practices to supporting marketing campaigns, the Board’s efforts enhance the value and visibility of California…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
The Western Tree Nut Association has officially endorsed the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s proposal to secure funding for expanding California’s agricultural chipping industry—a key move toward…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…Woolf is best known for his role as CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, a powerhouse in tomatoes, almonds, and value-added crops. Now, he’s known for something else: planting over…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…it’s going to come from China.” California is the epicenter of almond production, supplying over 90% of the world’s almonds. It’s also a major source of table grapes and countless…