Mike Jameson Discusses Walnut Markets, AI, Water and California Agriculture California’s walnut industry is entering a new season with promising quality but significant challenges in global markets, retail competition and …
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
The USDA’s purchase of 28 million pounds of U.S. walnuts is providing a boost for the walnut industry, particularly as growers and handlers work to manage supplies and market lower-grade …
AI and Changing Consumer Habits Reshape California Walnut Marketing
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, returned for Part 2 of the conversation, focusing on how technology, changing …
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, joined the show to discuss California’s walnut crop, export markets and the …
USDA Plans $30 Million Walnut Purchase to Support California Market
California walnut growers are set to receive a potential boost in domestic demand as the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase an additional $30 million worth of walnuts from …
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest season with renewed optimism, thanks to strong export demand, stable pricing, and what appears to be another high-quality crop. During a wide-ranging …
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
California’s walnut industry is entering the 2026 season with tremendous momentum. Strong crop quality, expanding export opportunities, growing domestic demand, and promising international trade negotiations are all combining to create …
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, California Walnut Commission and Board CEO and Executive Director Robert Verloop shared an optimistic outlook for the state’s walnut industry, highlighting strong …
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
Agriculture is more than a profession—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy better than Jenny Lester Moffitt, the latest guest with The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni. In this …
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism across the industry. In a wide-ranging conversation on Ag Meter, Robert Verloop, CEO …
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
The February 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered welcome optimism for tree nut growers as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Robert Verloop, CEO and …
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest California agriculture headlines. They cover winter weather trends, including chill hours critical …
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs 2025 proved to be a strong year for California tree nuts and cotton. Mild weather helped boost almond production to 2.5–3 billion pounds, and pistachios …
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
Navigating a Complex Year in Ports, Trucking, and Freight The agricultural export sector continues to evolve rapidly, and few understand the intricacies of ports, trucking, and container logistics better than …