Category: West
New insecticide for managing sucking pests registered in California
A new insecticide for managing sucking pests in specialty crops including potatoes, leafy vegetables and tree nuts has been registered in California.
Western Growers to honor industry veteran in November
Produce industry veteran Edwin Camp will be recognized with Western Growers’ 2026 Award of Honor at the organization’s 100th Annual Meeting in November.
July pistachio shipments rise 18.3% to record level
July pistachio shipments reached a record 74.9 million pounds as exports remained strong and the industry prepared for a smaller 2026 crop.
FFAR, Almond Board fund $4.99M navel orangeworm project
FFAR and the Almond Board of California are providing $4.99 million to advance Flyttr’s biological control for navel orangeworm affecting California almonds and pistachios.
California Farmland Trust reaches 90th conservation project, protecting more than 20,000 acres
California Farmland Trust completed its 90th conservation project, permanently protecting more than 20,000 acres of irrigated farmland.
DRP releases final findings on fumigant alternatives study
California released the final report in a state-funded study finding no direct replacement for methyl bromide or MITC fumigants.
Fresno County seeks reports of heat damage to pistachio crops
Fresno County is asking pistachio growers to report crop damage from recent spring heat to support agricultural disaster assessments.
UC Davis, Pistachio Research Board seek grower input on climate impacts to fruit set
UC Davis and the California Pistachio Research Board are asking growers to report bloom and fruit set conditions following unusual weather.
Water planning for a different future in California orchards
California nut growers are adapting to SGMA groundwater regulations that affect water access, farm planning and profitability. See what this means for growers.
Western Growers invests $1.5M in Reservoir Farms partnership to support robotics trials
Western Growers will invest $1.5 million in Reservoir Farms over three years to expand AgTech robotics trials and startup residencies. Learn more and explore the partnership.
USDA funds $9M orchard removal program amid California peach industry crisis
USDA will provide up to $9M to remove over 400K clingstone peach trees in California, giving growers opportunity to grow a different commodity.
March ACP report shows strong pistachio shipments, lower inventories and export-led demand
ACP’s March shipment report showed pistachio movement remained strong, with 756 million pounds shipped year to date. Export demand continued to lead the market, while declining inventories and crop concerns in California, Turkey and Iran pointed to a tighter global supply outlook for 2026.
New hire: Sym-Agro taps Adam Cholakian to lead Southern California sales
Learn how Sym-Agro is strengthening its sales team and advancing sustainable crop solutions in California.