We’re getting ground prepped for tomato planting. That will be for the next 10 days. We’re in the back of blooming on the almonds. They’re pushing quickly, and with the warm days, everything will take off on our pistachios. We’re getting prepared for pruning and such. Our garlic looks good. This year we’re beginning with […]
Westlands Water District (District) released its 2025 Crop Report, underscoring the essential role the District’s nearly 700 family-owned farms play in feeding the nation, strengthening America’s food security, and driving economic activity throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The report details another year of high agricultural production, where farmers produced more than 50 high-quality crops using […]
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, now in its third week, is taking a toll on California’s high-value specialty crop sector. In addition to causing sharp increases in fuel and fertilizer costs, the war has disrupted access to key export markets. “As the largest exporting state, California and our exporters and producers are bearing the brunt […]
Although California beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies. “Things are looking OK, but we won’t really know until the end of bloom,” said Ryan Burris, California State Beekeepers Association president and a Palo Cedro beekeeper and queen breeder. “It sounds […]
The 2026 World Ag Expo gathered attendees and exhibitors from around the world in Tulare, California, for the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition. Over 100,000 attendees joined the 2026 World Ag Expo, with a slight increase in attendance from last year. Visitors represented all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 53 countries. Farmers, […]
After nearly 20 years of dedicated leadership, the Tulare County Farm Bureau announces that its Executive Director, Tricia Stever Blattler will step down from her role effective July 1, 2026. Following thoughtful reflection, she shared her decision with the Board of Directors earlier this month, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve and confidence […]
Cold temperatures, which put trees into deep winter dormancy, may have been late to arrive last fall. But prolonged periods of tule fog during the winter made up for it by depressing temperatures, likely resulting in adequate chilling. “I do believe that the chill may have been more effective this year because of so many […]
Several new state laws set to take effect this week will impact agriculture in California. Beginning Jan. 1, California farmers and ranchers will see changes pertaining to employee wages, management of abandoned farmland, organic waste disposal, agritourism and immigration enforcement. As with other sectors, the cost of agricultural labor will rise as California’s minimum wage […]
Today, Westlands Water District released its 2025 Economic Impact Report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the District’s economic contributions using the most recent available data from 2022. While the report confirms that Westlands continues to be a foundational economic force in the San Joaquin Valley and statewide-supporting thousands of jobs, driving billions in economic […]
The Great Western Livestock Show is gearing up for its highly anticipated return, taking place January 30th to February 1st, 2026, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds. This premier agricultural event celebrates excellence in livestock exhibition and is proud to partner with Fresno State and College of the Sequoias Agriculture Departments to foster education and community […]