…Demand and Trade Developments Pistachios, often called the “it nut”, are seeing rising demand across the globe. Kreps highlighted the reduction of tariffs and new market opportunities in India, China,…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
…one of the industry’s most persistent threats. Press play now to learn how to stay one step ahead of Mealybugs—and keep your pistachios thriving through the heat with Senstar® Insecticide…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Ignore A farm’s well is often its most valuable asset—without groundwater, permanent crops like almonds and pistachios couldn’t survive. Yet many water management decisions rely on theoretical models rather than…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…in dusty orchard environments, where GPS-based systems often fail to perform reliably. The company’s focus has been on orchard crops such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, using their AI-powered VisionSteer…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…security by the day.” Imports Undermine Food Security and Affordability While the U.S. remains a global leader in exporting high-value tree nuts such as almonds, pistachios, and walnuts, Duarte emphasized…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…that are putting California walnuts on center stage alongside almonds and pistachios. The team also looks ahead to the upcoming July 9 tariff decision, which could significantly impact export opportunities—especially…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…Firebaugh, shares a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what it takes to run a successful West Side operation—growing pistachios, cantaloupes, corn silage, and grains. With a career that started in 1987, Allen…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…of pistachios is the fact that it’s a plant-based protein that has all nine essential amino acids,” Kreps explained. This makes pistachios a complete protein source—comparable to eggs or steak—which…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter for AgNetWest. California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform Speaking from Madera, CA, Kreps addressed the dire water challenges…
May Moves for Organic Growers – Are You Ready?
…tools like Debug® Tres and Debug® Turbo, this is your playbook for staying ahead. Learn how to protect your almonds, pistachios, and cherries—before the pests make their move. Don’t miss…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…pistachios, and raisins, with some markets showing resilience while others remain stagnant. The segment emphasizing the need for policy changes to support the freight and agricultural sectors. Nick and Lorrie…