CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…reduction in volume, including: Excessive heat during late July and early August impacting cell division in cherry trees. Poor pollination due to inclement weather during bloom. Tree fatigue after two…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…to create seeds, but we also have varieties we need to net to prevent cross-pollination from bees,” he said. The process involves physically netting the trees and timing targeted sprays…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…the timing of the rain coincided with a sensitive period in citrus production—the fruit set. “The trees are setting next year’s crops,” Silva explained. “We’ve already gone through the bloom…
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…
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…
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…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…affects citrus trees, leading to reduced fruit quality, premature fruit drop, and ultimately tree decline. The disease is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that transmits the bacteria…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…makes strategic crop planning almost impossible. Many growers are left choosing between permanent plantings like almond and pistachio trees—which require year-round water—and riskier row crops like tomatoes, all while paying…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
…25,500 acres to 25,000 acres. Despite this reduction, the density of trees remains consistent, with an average of 124 trees per acre. Encouragingly, the fruit set per tree has increased…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train” Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and vegetables. Culotti has partnered with local farmers to make it easier for fresh food to be sold directly to consumers….
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
…soil quality, leading to smaller nut sizes. As a result, many international buyers have gravitated back to American producers, boosting the market and pricing for almonds. Similarly, the pistachio market…