…retailers chase the cheapest price despite California’s unmatched quality. LeMay agreed, noting that “driving ourselves to the cheapest price is an act of futility.” Producing premium fruit requires investment, and…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…solid market prices are expected to generate profitable returns per acre. “This season, we have a very good crop with excellent prices,” Jameson said. “Growers are finally seeing profitable returns…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
…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…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…flavor, color, and diversity on America’s dinner plates. The Global Market Challenge: Imports, Price Pressures, and Consumer Behavior One of the most significant shifts Jacobsen highlighted is the impact of…
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…