…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…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
…facing past pest pressure or optimizing your IPM strategy, this episode delivers practical, field-tested tips you can’t afford to miss. Slow down your sprayer and tune in—your trees will thank…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…He pointed to the Westlands Water District as a prime example. “They deny farmers the water they need to grow healthy food—produce, fruit, and nuts—while incentivizing solar farms through subsidies….
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
Tariff Win and Strong Crop Fuel Grower Optimism Nick Papagni of AgNet West spoke with Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company for this year’s walnut outlook, highlighting a positive shift…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…Zeal® MVP Miticide. Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…