These days, almonds seem to constantly be in peril. The trees are reliant on bees for pollination, so almonds are susceptible to problems with bee populations. The crops also need large amounts of ...
MANTECA, Calif. — Almond producer David Phippen didn’t need to hear the latest predictions from agriculture economists to know that his industry was on the verge of losing its premier position in the ...
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Weather challenges almond bloom

Almond trees across Solano County and the rest of California are shedding their blossoms as the 2026 bloom winds down, but a stretch of February storms has left local growers watching the weather — ...
California Almonds and Almond Surfboards are coming together to celebrate National California Day, highlighting the best of ...
SACRAMENTO, California — President Donald Trump’s trade wars are putting California farmers and ranchers, happy with his promises to deliver more water, back into financial — and political — limbo.
National Almond Day is a nod to one of CA's most versatile crops. Almonds are associated with snack packs and baking aisles, ...
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Along large swaths of California's lush central valley, almonds in the fuzzy hulls of tree leaves blow in the wind on thousands of acres of orchards. Thousands of miles away in ...
California almond growers are used to dealing with swings in the weather and water supply. Now they must also grapple with the uncertainty of trade battles as the Trump administration levies tariffs ...