…ranking as the world’s second-largest pistachio producer, any disruption in that region could significantly benefit California growers. “Iran is the second-largest producer of pistachios, so it will help the American…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…modest increases—like nitrogen rising from $400 to $600 per ton—add up quickly when combined with soaring diesel prices. Pistachios and the Global Market As “Mr. Pistachio,” Kreps offers valuable insight…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
Gill’s mealybug has become an increasing concern for California pistachio growers, with the potential to impact both yield and crop quality if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager…
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…colonies decline. Leaffooted bugs are another major threat, especially in almonds and pistachios. These pests can damage developing nuts by feeding with piercing mouthparts, leading to blanks and reduced yields….
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…including almonds, pistachios, tomatoes, cotton, garlic, onions, and herbs. This diversification helps manage risk, but one issue overshadows everything: water. With allocations as low as 15%, growers are forced to…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…back to 1974, when Stuart Wolf’s father first started the operation. Today, the company farms a wide range of crops including almonds, pistachios, tomatoes, grains, basil, garlic, onions, cotton, and…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Los Banos and Merced, producing a wide range of crops including tomatoes, melons, cotton, carrots, garlic, onions, almonds, pistachios, and specialty herbs. While diversification has helped the company remain competitive,…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…honeydews Sweet corn Herbs such as cilantro, basil, and oregano Extra-long staple cotton Almonds and pistachios Specialty wheat grown for artisan sourdough bakeries run by his sister in the Bay…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…melons, cotton, onions, garlic, carrots, pistachios, almonds, and herbs, along with managing hundreds of acres of wetland habitat along the Pacific Flyway. Despite the operation’s scale and diversification, water uncertainty…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…into a highly diversified farming business stretching across California and into Arizona. Today, Roberts grows cherries, citrus, lemons, mandarins, Asian pears, pomegranates, and is expanding into pistachios in Arizona. He’s…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…Rogers explained that fertility decisions made this season directly impact next year’s crop. Permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios, and other tree nuts begin determining future bud development well before…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…and bloom conditions could position nonpareils for a rebound year, while pistachios may cycle down after last season’s record harvest. Beyond production numbers, he emphasized the importance of soil health,…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
Rich Kreps on Pistachios, Policy, and the Path Forward American pistachio grower and industry leader Rich Kreps joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from a record…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…growers adopt higher-yield systems in almonds and pistachios. While water remains uncertain, he believes common-sense policy could restore confidence. “California can be great again,” he said, “but only if we…