California Nut, Fruit Farmers Will Take Hit From Chinese TariffsApril 4, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerChina’s response to the Trump administration’s tariffs is bad news for California almond, pistachio, citrus and wine producers. They're waiting to see just how bad. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Forecast Predicts Biggest Harvest Ever For California Almond GrowersJuly 24, 2017 | Rich IbarraCalifornia almond growers are looking at the biggest crop ever according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Almond Crop May Set New RecordJuly 7, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting that California’s almond crop could set a new record of just over two billion pounds. This could mean lower prices for almond consumers.
Almond Growers Explore Ways To Reduce Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDecember 1, 2015 | Rich IbarraRepresentatives of almost 60 countries are gathering this week in Paris for talks on climate change. California farmers are also looking for incentives to reduce greenhouse gas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Organized 'Tree Nut' Crime Could Be DiminishingNovember 16, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA booming nut industry in California has inspired organized crime. Entire truckloads of almonds, walnuts and pistachios have been disappearing. But, crack downs appear to be reducing the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Raw Almonds Might Not Be As 'Raw' As You ThinkMay 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWhen you’re talking about almonds, “raw” may not mean what you think. All California almonds, which would be virtually all the almonds in the country, are either heat-pasteurized, or treated with a fumigant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Almond Rush Raises Tough Questions During Dry TimesApril 6, 2015 | Lesley McClurgExperts predict this year’s almond crop will be the largest and most profitable ever. But, meeting the demand for nuts during a historic drought raises complicated questions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAbove Normal Temperatures Melts 'Dismal' Sierra Nevada SnowpackFebruary 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter a record dry January in much of California, early February rains helped fill reservoirs but didn't add much to the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
EnvironmentDrought Wreaks Havoc On Almond Growers As Water Prices SkyrocketMay 7, 2014 | Rich IbarraAlmond growers are desperately looking for irrigation water as the drought is takes a toll on California's almond crop - and not just for this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
