…Promotion and Policy Support Jameson believes consumer education and targeted promotion—especially on health benefits—can elevate walnuts further. He also encouraged policy leaders to focus on resolving trade barriers to unleash…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of Oakland, a critical hub for agricultural trade. Delegates engaged in conversations around logistics, export processes, and how infrastructure can support more efficient trade partnerships. At the Almond Board of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…for walnuts, where global competition from China remains strong. Plus, there’s a preview of the UC ANR Walnut Field Day on July 18 in Rio Oso, and an almond trade…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
International Avocado Trade Sees Volume and Pricing Swings in Week 25 During Week 25, the international avocado market saw significant changes in supply and pricing across key global regions, including…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…helped create the tractor trade-in program, which covers up to 80% of the cost for new, cleaner-running tractors,” Cunha said. The program, developed with industry partners like Roger Isom, is…
Almond Board Advances China Trade Talks
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted Chinese officials in Modesto to advance international trade discussions and build on last year’s diplomatic outreach. “This was a follow-up from the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…Jeff Bitter The team discusses innovative strategies like canned wine, influencer marketing, and tapping into younger consumer trends—while acknowledging the fragmentation that plagues industry-wide action. Almond Update: Global Trade, China,…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…skincare, these studies help elevate the crop’s profile worldwide. Mike also praised the Almond Board’s Trade Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee for its behind-the-scenes work in resolving export challenges —…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…seeking support to expand distribution and visibility, including partnerships with ag companies and trade shows. New state and international versions of the decal have already reached places like Brazil and…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…trade and transport between the United States and what was then northern Mexico, helping farmers and traders alike. The California Trail stretched across the plains and over the northern Rocky…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That’s why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…produce from over 30,000 acres statewide, spanning from the North Valley to the South Valley. Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming Year-Round Citrus, Powered by Global…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…