Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global demand help …
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
Steve Malanca Joins the AgNet News Hour to Discuss Almond Markets, Water Policy, and California Agriculture California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges and opportunities heading into the second half …
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
World Ag Expo Conversation Highlights the Critical Role of Bees At the World Ag Expo, plenty of attention goes to equipment, markets, and policy. But one of the most essential …
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
The AgNet News Hour breaks down the most important agriculture news impacting California and the nation. Hosts Nick Papagni (the Ag Meter) and Lorrie Boyer cover major policy developments, market …
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
Minturn Nut Company’s Role in California Agriculture Darren Rigg, a leader at Minturn Nut Company in Le Grand, California, shared insights on the current almond market, crop quality, and the …
Slower Month for Nut Shipments, But Levels Continue Outpacing 2023
Nut shipments have remained strong throughout the year, despite a decline in June. Blue Diamond’s June Market Update showed that almond shipments met industry expectations with 206.2 million pounds shipped. …
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics …
New Almond Export Opportunities in the UK Begin Tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow, California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. The UK has decided to suspend tariffs for at least two years on a variety …
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, emphasized the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards in the wake of …
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
In a recent report delivered by Land IQ to the Almond Board of California (ABC), it has been unveiled that California’s almond acreage faced a substantial drop for the second …
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
Reports indicate that it has been a tumultuous year for almond growers. The rollercoaster ride began with an abundance of snow and rain, a blessing that soon turned into a …
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Australia has been dealing with the pest in almonds …
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
California tree nuts could be facing a new pest threat with a particular type of beetle. Manager of the California Pistachio Research Board, Bob Klein said the beetle is thought …
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been …