…For companies like Wildwood Express, which operates more than 60 trucks, that transition is neither feasible nor practical. “Our customers won’t allow it,” Woods explained. “We haul trees, irrigation supplies,…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…million acre-feet of water annually to the state’s supply. In overly dense forests, trees compete for light, nutrients, and water, absorbing moisture before it reaches the ground. By restoring historical…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…many orchards producing 16–22% turnout instead of the usual 25–28%. Malanca explained that trees seemed to direct more nutrients into heavier hulls rather than plumper nuts, likely a lingering effect…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…available seven days a week by appointment, with guests welcomed under redwood trees in a rustic Sonoma setting. This combination of quality, value, and hospitality makes Freeman a favorite among…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…challenges. This year, almond hulls absorbed much of the trees’ energy, leaving smaller kernels and lower “turnouts.” While that’s a concern for nut buyers, the dairy industry may benefit from…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…efficiency and adapting to changing regulations. Marketing Challenges: Wine and Nut Industry Insights Melissa emphasizes the importance of modern marketing for agriculture: The nut industry has successfully leveraged influencers and…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
…tree fruit and blueberries to nuts and water policy. A Strong Year for Fruit Quality Jackson explained that the 2024 season brought some of the best weather in recent memory,…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…at the forefront of this transition. From autonomous platforms to precision spray applications that target only the trees in an orchard based on their size and shape, the industry is…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
In this episode of The Growing Edge, we connect with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., to explore what could be a banner year for walnut growers,…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…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…