California Ag Network

High early heat could result in a smaller nut set for almonds, though some larger hulls are being found. Meanwhile, orchards enjoyed a good bloom and growers may expect to harvest as early as July. @BountifulAg CEO Megan Nunes spoke about these findings. californiaagnet.com/2026/05/12/hig…

The outlook is good this year for California blueberry growers. A bumper crop is expected, along with an early harvest during the warm weather, which will put them on shelves during a strong market window. californiaagnet.com/2026/04/21/bum…

California olive growers are facing the pest Lilac Borer. In this article, we look at how pheromone-based mating disruption, insecticides and orchard sanitation are being used to help detect, prevent and manage damage in olive orchards. californiaagnet.com/2026/04/13/how…

American Pistachio Growers @PistachioPower announced its 2026-27 LeadOn class, continuing its commitment to the future of the pistachio industry. LeadOn continues to play an important role in helping develop the people who will guide the industry forward. californiaagnet.com/2026/04/03/ame…

Sumit Saran of SS Associates — American Pistachio Growers' liaison in India — shared insights on how to market successfully in India at APG’s recent annual conference. He pointed out that “India is not easy – it’s very diverse economically and culturally.” californiaagnet.com/2026/04/02/10-…

The forecast is bright for strawberry growers in California, with steady demand and record acreage reported in Santa Maria accompanied by strong production on the Central Coast. Rabobank Analyst David Magaña discussed these developments with Matthew... californiaagnet.com/2026/04/02/out…

Demand for pistachios is so high in India that American growers are having a hard time keeping up. This is facilitated in part by the viral rise of Dubai chocolate, while a new trade agreement with the United States could unlock new opportunities. californiaagnet.com/2026/03/26/pis…

Vine mealybug has become one of the most economically damaging pests in California vineyards. Left unmanaged, infestations can reduce yield, weaken vines, lower sugar content and spread viruses like leafroll, which contribute to sudden grapevine collapse. californiaagnet.com/2026/03/26/vin…

The wine industry continues to struggle with fewer buyers, while tariffs threaten to shrink the market further. A boycott in Canada is costing vineyards their second-most important wine market and some wineries are at risk of going out of business. californiaagnet.com/2026/03/24/imp…

Different avenues are being explored for access to water for crops, including groundwater markets. This has been experimented with in the Mojave Basin, resulting in stabilized implementation  and aggregate gains, but also a consolidation of water rights. californiaagnet.com/2026/03/19/gro…