…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…interests across global markets. Conclusion As negotiations continue between the U.S. and India, industry stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about a resolution that includes reduced tariffs on key commodities like walnuts…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…could provide vital fire breaks and improve emergency response. The show’s central feature was an in-depth interview with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, offering an unfiltered look at the state…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
Hay and Alfalfa Prices Holding, But Softening Slightly Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities to get a current snapshot of the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…look at the pressure facing California growers—and how they’re responding with grit and innovation. Hartwig represents 13 fruit commodities ranging from stone fruit and table grapes to pomegranates and persimmons….
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…13 major fresh fruit commodities—including table grapes, stone fruit, figs, and pomegranates—Hartwig advocates for growers navigating mounting challenges across labor, regulation, water, and trade. California Fruit Industry Faces Crisis: Daniel…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…billion worth of goods. Nearly half of that came from consumer-oriented products such as meat, dairy, processed foods, and beverages. Bulk commodities accounted for one-third of total shipments, led by…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…Short-Term Commodities Comparing walnuts to cherries, Jameson noted that walnuts offer flexibility due to their long shelf life—up to a year—making them ideal for extended retail programs. In contrast, cherries…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…Sector Shows Mixed Results Crop prices posted a solid 2.3% increase, driven largely by strong demand for feed-grade commodities like corn and hay, and oilseeds such as soybeans. Fruit and…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…Yet Vulnerable Imperial County is known for its crop diversity, with over 100 commodities produced. Still, sugar beets ranked among the top ten in the county, and their absence leaves…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…covers some of the biggest topics facing agriculture right now—from labor reform to market outlooks for California’s leading commodities. The episode opens with a discussion of a major development from…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…store traffic and sales of other commodities. The Road Ahead: Marketing and Domestic Outreach Jameson, who also serves as Vice President of the California Cherry Board, sees domestic marketing as…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…required Optimizing load capacities Lowering fuel and labor costs The proposed adjustment is designed to benefit the movement of dry bulk agricultural commodities such as grain, fertilizer, and other key…