…Association (CFFA), to discuss the challenges California’s fresh fruit growers face in today’s political and regulatory climate. California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers Founded 87 years ago, the…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…industry. Chief among them: overproduction and crippling tariff policies that have disrupted access to major global markets. Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers From Expansion to Oversupply Back in…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…to growers.” India Drops Tariff from 100% to 30% Jameson emphasized the importance of the Indian market. “Currently, there’s a 100% tariff on California walnuts going into India. That doubles…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…to August 1. The team breaks down the potential impacts of increased tariffs on 14 nations, including what the delay means for California growers trying to plan ahead in an…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…marketing, walking us through the challenges—and bright spots—California walnut growers face heading into the 2024 harvest. With insight into shifting international demand, tariffs, freight issues, and pricing pressures from global…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
After a challenging 2024 season, the California pear industry is poised for a major rebound. Growers across the state anticipate harvesting 2.4 million 36-pound box equivalents in 2025—a 41% increase…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…security. This episode is a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and ag advocates who care about land use, leadership, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Subscribe to the…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…it extremely difficult to compete.” The high tariff environment, coupled with intense price competition from China, has put U.S. growers in a difficult position. Jameson recalled that in 2014, China…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…the business for nearly four decades, spoke with Nick Papagni—“The Ag Meter”—about what could be a turning point for walnut growers. Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025 “This is…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…Survey With an annual market value exceeding $1 billion, mushrooms are classified as a specialty crop, largely due to their unique cultivation methods and the limited number of growers involved….
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out a new assistance initiative designed to support America’s specialty crop growers as they face mounting economic pressures. The program…