Episode 1183 | September 26, 2025 | Regional and National Ag News

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California's almond harvest faces timing and quality variability while projecting a 21% production increase to 2.45 billion pounds.

The episode opens with California agricultural news, focusing on the ongoing almond harvest where timing and quality variability makes outcomes uncertain despite a USDA forecast projecting 2.45 billion pounds, a 21% year-on-year increase. It mentions roof rat infestations in almond orchards and a $2 billion state investment in water infrastructure projects benefiting 18 million Californians. FarmBlocks relocates its headquarters to Santa Cruz to strengthen orchard-focused ag tech, while the Agricultural Institute of Marin secures a 40-year lease for a permanent farmers market site in San Rafael. The Western Tree Nut Association reports that the California Public Utilities Commission granted SoCal Edison a nearly 25% rate hike over three years, erasing legislative energy cost savings. The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture announce coordinated action to create the U.S. Wildland Fire Service to modernize wildfire management, with implementation planned for January 2026. World Agriculture Outlook Board Chair Mark Jackanowski reviews dairy price forecasts, noting modest reductions but continued strength. John Deere confirms laying off 101 employees in Waterloo and 41 in Des Moines, citing production adjustments, while maintaining a $20 billion U.S. investment strategy. A new study from the University of Colorado suggests introducing blueberries to infants as first solid foods might support beneficial gut bacteria development and reduce allergy symptoms, though researchers note limitations like small sample size. Despite food price increases, fresh produce sales volumes have risen, with tropical fruits seeing significant price hikes but maintained demand. Shamrock Farms partners with Arizona State University to enhance student-athlete health and performance. The episode concludes with promotional content for JCS Marketing's agricultural media services.

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