…Nut Association and the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. With decades of experience, Isom has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing California farmers. From water and…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…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,…
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…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
On today’s AgNet News Hour, we’re sounding the alarm on a major, yet underreported crisis: California’s tree nut industry is being ravaged by a surge in rodent populations and the…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…by Darren Rigg of Minturn Nut Company. Despite market turbulence, Darren shared a cautiously optimistic view for the coming harvest season. After a rollercoaster of pricing over the past few…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…U.S. Freight Is the Backbone of Agriculture Freight is essential to California’s massive agricultural economy. Wood’s company hauls critical materials like packaging supplies, irrigation systems, and nursery trees for pistachio,…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…These changes stem from years of work by ABC, in collaboration with USDA/FAS offices in Islamabad, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, and local nut industry partners. The joint effort aimed…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports This significant policy change comes as agricultural trade between the two markets remains robust. In 2024, the U.S. imported $213 billion worth of agricultural goods,…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…the long-term strength of U.S. nut exports and the need to strengthen domestic demand. He also calls for increased marketing efforts from the Walnut Board to match the momentum already…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…into one of the most respected nurseries in the world. He described how his family pioneered virus-free grapevines and later revolutionized almond tree production with containerized trees and clonal rootstocks—innovations…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…weather challenges during bloom, almond crop conditions rebounded in early March, which helped support nut development and growth. The average nut set per tree reached 4,364, a 7% increase over…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…turned favorable in early March, with warmer temperatures helping the crop progress smoothly through the remainder of bloom. Spring brought mild temperatures and well-timed rains, which supported healthy nut growth….
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Delays in U.S. Nut Shipments to India Amid Pending Trade Deal A growing cloud of uncertainty over a proposed trade agreement between the United States and India is causing significant…