For California growers, the impacts of extreme weather are harder than ever to ignore.
According to a recent Fortune report, farmers across the state have suffered more than $800 million in losses this year, thanks to a combination of drought, heat, and unusual weather patterns. The impacts of those events are hitting growers right in the wallet — especially specialty-crop producers, whose harvests depend on reliable water and predictable conditions.
2026’s drought conditions were worsened by an unusually warm spring. Snow levels in the Northern Sierra and Cascade ranges were light, robbing the state of the water that’s usually provided by melting snow pack. The effects are already showing up in major crops like pistachios, cherries, and grapes, all of which have reported losses this year. For growers, those losses are a reminder that resilience needs to be part of production planning. In other words, the ability to anticipate and adapt may be just as important as what growers decide to plant in the first place.
Make FGS one of your first stops on the road to resilience. We have custom-built irrigation systems to improve your water efficiency, micronutrients to help build your soil health, and new tools for those long hours spent outdoors. Weather might be becoming less predictable, but our commitment to our customers remains as solid as ever. Give us a call today.