…Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling “We put seeds in the ground and we produce a crop and it feeds a nation,” said Leimgruber. “There’s nothing bad or wrong about…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…labor. “Employers would be forced to pay for labor they cannot fully use,” the coalition argued, “while scrambling to cover gaps in essential operations in a strained labor market.” Mask…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…was the largest buyer of California’s in-shell walnut crop, accounting for 58%. But the dynamic has changed. “Now China is not only a buyer but a major producer. Their walnuts…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…to have water to mine lithium, but not water to grow an almond crop?” — Josh McGill McGill explains that the growing demand for solar energy will depend heavily on…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…import our walnuts,” Jameson explained. “And we’re also dealing with major tariffs and rising freight rates.” A Promising Crop and Rising Expectations Harvest is expected to begin in September. Last…
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…
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….
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
May Sees Modest Agricultural Price Increases Despite Rising Farm Costs In May, the United States experienced a modest but notable increase in agricultural output, with both crop and livestock production…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…targets producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other high-value specialty crops who are navigating increased costs and market uncertainty. USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers Specialty crop…
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…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and limits. We want to utilize every bit of technology and technique to get the most crop per drop,” he said. Sugar Plant Closure Leaves a Void One major concern…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…yields. Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success “We live in an era of allocations and limits… We want to get the most crop per drop.” — Andrew…