Florida citrus and specialty crops remain a central focus of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with challenges such as citrus greening, hurricanes, labor shortages, and fluctuating markets shaping the future….
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…performance and sustainability in their herds. Global and Domestic Market Updates Listeners will also hear about developments in both domestic and international markets. Trade relationships, shifting consumer preferences, and global…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…for export. With 100% of California cotton and 70% of tree nuts exported, freight is essential. Electric truck mandates pose new challenges. Current technology cannot meet the demands of hauling…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…best in the world,” Kreps said, underscoring both the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. As global demand grows and markets open, the Golden State remains at the forefront of…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…a mix of products in a single load. This model is especially valuable for restaurants, small markets, and wholesale buyers who don’t need full truckloads of a single commodity. “We…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Imports Impacting California Crops Nicol began by addressing the growing competition from imported wine grapes, noting how international supply pressures are reshaping markets for California producers. While the Golden State…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…a wide range of products and markets. How Milk Pricing Works When it comes to milk pricing, Case acknowledges it’s a unique system—federally regulated and calculated in reverse compared to…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
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
…at ABC headquarters, almond shippers raised key concerns about export documentation. These discussions opened the door to potential long-term trade solutions, which are now being actively explored. Further insights from…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports This significant policy change comes as agricultural trade between the two markets remains robust. In 2024, the U.S. imported $213 billion worth of agricultural goods,…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…potential advantages—especially in global markets. Roughly 70% of U.S. almonds are sold internationally, and the behavior of those export markets plays a critical role in overall price stabilization. “The way…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…Leader As California’s almond and walnut harvest ramps up, growers and processors are closely watching crop forecasts, export conditions, and tariff negotiations. In a recent interview, Sonny Toor, co-owner of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…heat, minus the triple-digit temperatures, thanks to powerful trade news and a deep-dive into California’s almond and walnut outlook. From record-setting tariffs to shifting global markets, today’s episode is a…