AgNet West’s Josh McGill Questions the Cost of Solar “Green” Energy on Ag Land As California continues its push toward clean energy, the agricultural community is raising red flags over…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
California Walnut Outlook Shows Signs of Recovery After several challenging seasons, California’s walnut industry may finally be poised for a comeback. Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company, who’s been in…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
California Assemblyman Tangipa Calls for Ag Policy Reform, Water Security, and Common-Sense Leadership In a candid and wide-ranging interview with AgNet West, California Assembly District 8 representative Mr. David Tangipa…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
Morada’s Outlook: California Walnuts Poised for a Comeback In a detailed interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company offered insight into the 2025 California walnut…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
U.S. Ethanol Industry Sustains 90% Output, Poised for Growth According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), U.S. ethanol production is steadily increasing, reflecting growing market demand and industry resilience. Ethanol…
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….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…the disconnect between state leadership and modern agriculture, especially in California, where farmland continues to be threatened by energy policy and water restrictions. The hosts highlight the enduring wisdom of…
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…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the initiative was supported by funding from the U.S. Department of…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…discuss pressing agricultural labor challenges facing California. At the center of the conversation was the controversial H-2A guestworker program. H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers “That program has a lot…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…affects not just growers but also the fine balance of supply and demand across multiple crops. Leimgruber emphasized that overproduction in other crops could now lower prices, compounding challenges. Diverse…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
The California cherry crop took a significant hit this year, and according to industry veteran Michael Jameson of Morada Produce, the weather is largely to blame. Extreme Heat Blamed for…
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…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
California Farmer Confronts Water, Regulation, and Foreign Land Sales Andrew Leimgruber and Family Fourth-generation Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms has become a national voice for California agriculture,…