…once again favoring California walnuts over cheaper Chinese product. “China had a rough season — they had freezes, a warm August, and less exportable volume,” he explained. “That brought prices…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…based on price. That’s the challenge — we produce the safest, most sustainable food in the world, but we need fair policies and informed consumers who understand that value.” Jacobsen…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…century, long before the rise of television or digital platforms, radio served as the lifeline connecting farmers to the information they needed most. From market prices to weather forecasts, radio…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…communities. “We’re in the crosshairs,” Wagner said. “It’s unfair that the people of Orange County are paying the price for the nonsense that comes out of Sacramento.” He cited an…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…prices.” He noted that market panic early in the season — driven by a July estimate near 3 billion pounds — caused prices to tumble almost 80 cents per pound….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…high U.S. beef prices—prompted concern. “There were some things he said about Argentina and the reason why beef prices are so high that weren’t really favorable to cattlemen and weren’t…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…consumer prices, they triggered a temporary futures market dip and confusion among producers. “He’s trying to help, but when you insert yourself directly into the market, it sends shockwaves all…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…opened with encouraging news for cattle producers: USDA released a multifaceted plan aimed at stabilizing the beef sector and easing price pressure on consumers. The framework focuses on three pillars—strengthening…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…the price of a bushel of wheat had doubled compared to its 1720 value. This price rise transformed farming in the mid-Atlantic colonies from a subsistence endeavor into a profitable…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…If Benicia closes in 2026, another 10 percent disappears. “That’s 20 percent of our refining capacity gone,” he said. “And the only reason gas prices aren’t eight or nine dollars…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…the current crop, matching last year’s price. But with production costs rising 10–15%, growers are actually seeing negative returns compared to the previous season. Adding to the financial strain, heavy…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…year, despite growers’ costs rising by 10–15%. With rains causing additional crop damage, many growers face negative returns. He warned that without price increases and vineyard modernization, many will exit…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…equipment or crops sitting in trailers too long. But with steady progress, he remained optimistic about this year’s results. Prices and Farmer Returns When it comes to pricing, the pistachio…
Pistachio Harvest Update and Fair Season Fun on AgNet News Hour
…said, noting that the only downside is the wait: growers won’t see final payments until 14 months after harvest. Price, Kreps explained, depends on processors. While Wonderful’s opening price landed…