Pistachios In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…on trade agreements with China. Optimism remains high, with California’s agricultural exports reaching $23.6 billion in 2022, led by almonds, dairy, and pistachios. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s assertion that California…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
Pistachios Pistachio processors are nearly 90% sold out, with remaining supplies expected to be sold for Asian festivals as the harvest begins in summer. Jim Zion of Meridian Growers noted…
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
…growers, holders, and processors of almonds, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. The rebranding aims to expand membership and services. Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…Barcarian, dubbed “Mr. Raisin.” Barcarian shared his 56-year career, noting the industry’s decline from 280,000 acres to 90,000 acres due to high land costs and shifts to almonds and pistachios….
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
DepositPhotos image Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
…has seen some quality issues due to an increase in insects. The California harvest season for almonds is in full swing, with orchard floors cleared and trees shaken. Pistachios, pecans,…
Slower Month for Nut Shipments, But Levels Continue Outpacing 2023
…by the end of the crop year, with a projected carryout of 485 million pounds. Similarly, other nut shipments followed a strong trend. Figures from the Administrative Committee for Pistachios…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
…or investment,” Goodrich noted. The 2020 study shows the cost to produce pistachios as $3,210 per acre. While costs increased, prices declined further. “I have the average price of pistachio,…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…of pistachios, and some fruit trees as well,” Lewis noted. “It really raises the visibility, and it unites the efforts of the almond industry and the region to try to…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
…highlighted as being significant markets for American pistachios. European Union countries like Germany and Belgium are also important markets for pistachios. Goodrich explained that India has been a growing market…