…year growers finally see the payoff.” More from the Interviews Hear the full interview Nick had with Michael on Walnuts and Cherries. A lot of important agriculture topics, important to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…to Action for California Agriculture Tangipa issued a challenge to farmers and ag supporters: stop funding politicians who don’t align with agriculture’s values. “Conservative and farmer money is being used…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…tariff India imposes on U.S. walnuts, and rising competition from China, now the world’s largest walnut producer. “In 2014, China bought 58% of our in-shell crop. Now, they’re our biggest…
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
Nationwide Survey to Shed Light on Specialty Mushroom Sector The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched a new nationwide survey…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…even as top-line revenues improved. Conclusion: A Dual Reality for U.S. Producers May’s agricultural landscape highlights the balancing act facing U.S. producers—gaining slightly in market pricing while absorbing rising input…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…farmers, this episode reminds listeners how agriculture has always been at the heart of America’s freedom and prosperity. Did you know that 90% of Americans were involved in agriculture in…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…History The tractors that followed proudly carried the combined Oliver-Hart-Parr name, symbolizing a new era of mechanical advancement for American agriculture. As Mark Oppold notes, the “Oliver-Hart-Parr name proudly displayed…
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
…for many, many of our farmers.” While the program is used in some East Coast regions where year-round agriculture isn’t as prevalent, Cunha argued that California’s workforce already lives within…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…top, hot, topics of California agriculture interest are discussed. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…the U.S. Department of Labor: the creation of a new Office of Immigration Policy. This office aims to streamline legal work visa processing, particularly for industries like agriculture that rely…