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Inside the 4th Largest Almond Crop in CCAGA History: What’s Fueling the Surge
On June 10th, 2025, the California Almond Growers Association (CCAGA) hosted its annual meeting, offering a comprehensive update on the...

by AGC News
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California Almonds on Fire? Why 2025 Could Be a Record-Breaking Year or a Total Bust
An exclusive sit-down with Mallvinder Kahal from Atlas Almonds on where the 2025 season is headed The USDA Estimate: Ceiling or Fantasy?...

by AGC News
May 222 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: How Herbicide Inflation Is Hitting California Fields
California growers are already grappling with soaring input costs, and now chemical prices are spiking — driven largely by international...

by AGC News
May 93 min read
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Phomopsis and its Phytotoxin Development in the 2025 Season
Figure 1 Phomopsis has damaged almond varieties early in the 2025 season. Whether a carryover from previous season that is stored in the...

by Elia Akel
May 11 min read
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How Dubai's Viral Chocolate Craze Sparked a Global Pistachio Shortage
A TikTok Sensation Turns into a Global Supply Chain Disruption A luxurious chocolate bar from Dubai, featuring a creamy pistachio filling...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 252 min read
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Almond Comeback? Terra Nova's Outlook for the 2025 California Crop
Terra Nova Trading released its almond crop projection last year, estimating California’s 2024 almond production at a surprising 2.80...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 182 min read
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The Secret to Stronger Orchards: How Topping & Hedging Unlock Higher Yields
In the dynamic landscape of California agriculture, sustaining a high-performing nut orchard requires more than traditional inputs like...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 112 min read
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Almond Industry Report Reveals Key Market Shifts – What Growers Need to Know
The Almond Board of California has released its latest Almond Industry Position Report, providing valuable insights into supply,...

by Kylie Dow
Mar 212 min read
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APG Releases 2024 Annual Pistachio Report: Record Harvest, Market Trends, and 2025 Export Outlook
The American Pistachio Growers (APG) have released the 2024 Annual Pistachio Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the sector’s...

by Kylie Dow
Mar 143 min read
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Central Valley Orchards Take a Hit—Could This Hailstorm Devastate the 2025 Crop?
Adverse Weather Conditions Impact Agricultural Sector On March 2, 2025, a severe hailstorm moved through California’s Central Valley,...

by Kylie Dow
Mar 41 min read
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National Almond Day Showcases a Crop That Feeds the World and Fuels the Economy
National Almond Day is a time to recognize the immense contributions of the almond industry to agriculture, the economy, and...

by Kylie Dow
Feb 162 min read
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A New Chapter for the California Walnut Industry in 2025
For years, California walnut growers have weathered storms of economic uncertainty. From rising production costs to shipping bottlenecks...

by Kylie Dow
Feb 142 min read
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Elevate this Bloom Season with The Ag Center’s PhosFusion Foliar Boost
Bloom season is one of the most critical times of the year for growers. The health and vitality of your crops during this period can make...

by Kylie Dow
Feb 42 min read
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Maximize Almond Yields This Bloom Season with CoMo5
In California’s almond industry, bloom season is a pivotal period for growers to secure optimal yields. Penny Newman’s CoMo5 is an...

by Kylie Dow
Jan 272 min read
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USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program (MASC) by $650 Million
FSA is providing an additional $650M in funding for the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extending the dea...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jan 82 min read
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New USDA Program Provides Financial Assistance for Marketing Specialty Crops (MASC)
The program can provide up to $125,000 in assistance to qualified specialty crop producers. Depending on program demand, benefits may...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Early Reports Show Hurricane Helene has Caused Billions in Agricultural Damage
Across the southern U.S., “the crop losses alone could trigger $7 billion in insurance payouts, a US Department of Agriculture official...

by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
The 2024 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down 19% from 2023's production of 824,000 tons. The forecast is based...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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2024 Pistachio Crop Estimate Report
Download the 2nd Annual Pistachio Crop Estimate Report!

by Sara VanderPoel
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Commodity Prices Report 7/15 - 7/19
Your California Commodity and Market Price Update for the Week!

by AGC News
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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