…producers must operate with exceptional precision and efficiency just to remain competitive in both domestic and global markets. A Call for Smarter Policy The conversation underscores a growing concern among…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…export opportunities. Even China, once a top buyer, pulled back in response to broader U.S. trade policies. Searching for New Markets In the wake of these disruptions, CWB and CWC…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…rural economies. As Bernstein pointed out, “Monterey County is a four-billion-dollar agricultural economy. We need ag to have healthy rural markets.” The incubator’s nonprofit mission supports maintaining the rural lifestyle…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…up new markets for agricultural goods. Tolls and Trade Travelers were charged a modest toll, estimated at two to five cents, to use the improved road. This toll helped maintain…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…to worry about things from September all the way till the following September, and making sure that you’re doing the right job with quality,” Jameson explained. Export logistics are another…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…competitors like China, this interview is a must-listen for growers navigating a complicated ag export market. Jameson also discusses how quality and shelf life give California walnuts a global edge,…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…exporters face in international markets. California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure “India currently imposes a 100% tariff on all California walnuts,” Jameson explained. “That doubles the cost of entry, making…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…season. As Morada Nut navigates shifting global markets, Jameson explains why this year may mark a major turnaround—highlighting quality improvements, stronger yields, and reduced carry-in inventories as key indicators that…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…and export markets, and are vital to consumer food supplies, culinary industries, and sustainable agriculture systems. By gathering accurate data, NASS seeks to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…tree nut markets also recorded appreciable price gains, a result of seasonal pressures and market demand favoring high-value crops. These increases, however, were tempered by price declines in food-grade grains,…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…the state’s most valuable exports. A highlight of the visit was participation in the Salinas Biological Summit, an annual gathering of global leaders committed to advancing biological and sustainable solutions…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…some fruit made it to market, the bulk of the yield fell into the “number two” quality category—less desirable for top retail markets and international export. The resulting lower-value harvest…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…that are putting California walnuts on center stage alongside almonds and pistachios. The team also looks ahead to the upcoming July 9 tariff decision, which could significantly impact export opportunities—especially…