…markets. Trade tensions and tariffs add further uncertainty. India and China remain vital markets for California almonds and walnuts. Any disruption in trade agreements threatens the economic stability of growers….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…Demand and Trade Developments Pistachios, often called the “it nut”, are seeing rising demand across the globe. Kreps highlighted the reduction of tariffs and new market opportunities in India, China,…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…EU as a whole is the top regional destination. China, once a major buyer, has reduced direct imports by half due to tariffs and trade restrictions. While some sales are…
Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…in the age of automation Updates on international tariff negotiations with Canada and China The impact of forest fires and how new forestry policy could help And throughout it all,…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…international trade dynamics and tariffs have created significant uncertainty. While exports remain vital—70 to 90% of Minturn’s business is overseas—demand from countries like China has sharply declined since 2017. However,…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Almond Board of California. China Opens Facility Registration Renewal Period China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has launched a renewal window for almond facility registrations set to expire January 1,…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…facility registration in China. These updates show that California’s almond sector continues to fight for global competitiveness. As the episode closed, Nick and Josh issued a call to action—inviting farmers…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…the export market works is that there are a lot of traders. There are a lot of wholesalers, like in the Middle East and China and even in Europe, Turkey,…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…crucial. Toor commended the U.S. government’s tariff negotiations—especially with Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea—but noted Europe could present challenges. “There’s talk of counter tariffs from the EU in December….
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…beef products last week. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest market for beef exports, following China, according to trade data. Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade The sudden increase in tariffs has…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…workers who contribute and pay taxes, but believes unproductive or criminal individuals should be removed. Trade, Foreign Land Ownership, and China’s Role Foglio expressed concern over China’s increasing ownership of…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…2015 and 2016, strong international demand and high prices spurred growers to dramatically increase acreage. Countries like China and India looked like high-growth markets, prompting many farmers to plant new…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…It’s all driven by private equity and political donors,” Hilton claimed. Environmental Concerns and Economic Costs Hilton argued that the solar panels aren’t even environmentally friendly. “They’re made in China,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…competitors like China, this interview is a must-listen for growers navigating a complicated ag export market. Jameson also discusses how quality and shelf life give California walnuts a global edge,…