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09/17/2026

https://californiaagnet.com/2026/09/17/post-harvest-pistachio-irrigation/ Pistachio harvest ended early this year, but irrigation season isn’t over yet. A longer post-harvest period means trees will continue using water before dormancy.

UC Cooperative Extension research suggests carefully timed deficit irrigation may reduce water use by about 20% with little to no effect on next year’s harvest.

Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

Learn how post-harvest pistachio irrigation and carefully timed deficit irrigation can conserve water while supporting next year’s crop.

09/17/2026

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Post-harvest work is already shaping next season’s almond crop. Growers should monitor for red leaf blotch and rust, resume irrigation after harvest, prune mature orchards and manage pests like gophers, ground squirrels and mice.

Read the full article in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

Learn how post-harvest irrigation, disease monitoring, pruning and pest control can prepare almond orchards for a successful season.

09/16/2026

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09/14/2026

Prune growers enjoyed a more sizable harvest than last year, with excellent quality despite the early start. It now comes down to getting the word out about buying and consuming California prunes. Kiaran Locy from the California Prune Board spoke with Matthew Malcolm with California Ag Network to discuss efforts to promote and market their crop. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

California prune growers report a larger, high-quality harvest as the industry ramps up efforts to promote and market California prunes.

09/14/2026

Pear growers enjoyed an good crop this year, both in size and quantity. Demand for California pears remains strong, but imports from Argentina could pose challenges for growers. Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board Spoke to Matthew Malcolm with California Ag Network to discuss the latest in the pear industry. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

California pear growers report a strong crop and demand, while imports from Argentina could create new market challenges.

09/09/2026

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From new leadership in California wine to an expanding citrus quarantine, several developments are making news across California agriculture this week.
Here are five stories to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag.

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From new leadership in California wine to an expanding citrus quarantine, several developments are making news across California agriculture this week. Here are five stories to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. The Wonderful Company Names Chris Avery President of Wine The Wonderful C...

09/08/2026

It was a rough year for cherry growers. High temperatures in March caused bloom to occur weeks earlier than normal and in a shortened window, leading to inadequate pollination that slashed the crop to half its normal size. Chris Zanobini, executive director for the California Cherry Board, spoke to Matthew Malcolm with California Fruit & Vegetable about the harvest. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

California cherry crop 2026 fell to half its normal size after March heat caused early bloom and poor pollination.

09/03/2026

Five stories are making headlines across California agriculture this week, from a familiar Central Valley face appearing on pistachio packaging to a new tool aimed at protecting cattle from New World screwworm. Here’s what you need to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag.

Five stories are making headlines across California agriculture this week, from a familiar Central Valley face appearing on pistachio packaging to a new tool aimed at protecting cattle from New World screwworm. Here’s what you need to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. Josh Allen Fe...

08/26/2026

This Week in Ag: Five stories you need to know from across California agriculture.

This week, we’re covering new funding to stop the spread of glassy-winged sharpshooter, a potential new tool for fighting navel orangeworm, free business training for producers, a USDA trade mission to Singapore, and a $2 million investment aimed at helping the tree nut industry overcome trade barriers.

Stay informed on the issues and opportunities shaping California agriculture.

This week in California agriculture: pest funding, navel orangeworm research, producer training, trade missions and tree nut support.

08/25/2026

California blueberry growers had a good season, with the crop arriving at the right time to get a good price. Kasey Cronquist of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council spoke with Matthew Malcolm from California Fruit & Vegetable about some of the ways his organizations are promoting American blueberries and helping growers, including September's Blueberry Convention in Monterey. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit and Vegetable Magazine.

California blueberry growers enjoyed strong timing and prices as industry groups promote U.S. blueberries and support growers.