In January of this year, California made national headlines when the U.S. Drought Monitor declared the entire state drought-free for the first time in 25 years. Reservoirs were full, the wet season had delivered, and for a brief moment California’s chronic water anxiety seemed to ease. That window has closed faster than most people expected. The Drought Monitor released its latest weekly map on Thursday, April 22, 2026, and the picture continues to get worse. Abnormally dry conditions are continuing... Read More
The Administrative Committee for Pistachios released its March 2026 Inventory and Shipment Report on April 15th, and on the surface, the numbers look strong. But underneath the solid movement figures, a growing set of concerns about the 2026 crop is quietly building. Here’s what California pistachio growers, handlers, and industry watchers need to understand right now. Where Shipments Stand: The Good News Through March 31, 2026, the pistachio industry has shipped a combined 756.2 million pounds for the 2025/2026 crop... Read More
