…could exacerbate shortages and further impact prices at the consumer level. With the ports now closed and no timeline for reopening, the U.S. livestock industry braces for uncertainty. Cooperation with…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…2015 and 2016, strong international demand and high prices spurred growers to dramatically increase acreage. Countries like China and India looked like high-growth markets, prompting many farmers to plant new…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…is ideal for California,” said Jameson. “Last year, prices were up but yields were down. This year, we’re hoping for strong yields and solid prices—that could finally deliver real profits…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…rent, housing—it’s all driven by climate extremism.” He tied the issue directly to agriculture, noting the growing water crisis, rising input costs, and energy prices that are increasingly burdensome for…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…reduced their purchases by 79% last year. “China undercut the market. Lower prices helped them gain significant market share in Türkiye and Dubai,” Jameson said. Still, he remains optimistic. “We’re…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
…for California. “Last year, prices rose but volumes were so low that returns per acre were just okay,” Jameson said. “With better yields and strong pricing, 2025 could be the…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…closure of multiple oil refineries as an example of regulatory overreach contributing to skyrocketing gas prices. “It’s time for government to get out of the way,” he said. Water and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…competitor—offering lower prices and shorter shelf life,” he noted. Jameson identified India as a game-changer: if tariffs drop to competitive levels, California walnuts could see a massive export surge. Domestic…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…indexes ticking upward. This contributed to a 1.7% overall rise in agricultural prices, reflecting complex shifts across key sectors. Ag Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs Crop…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…“and then you’re talking about a huge support industry—harvest, planting, chemical and fertilizer companies. We had 28,000 acres of sugar beets this year.” The loss of a key processing facility…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…depressed alfalfa prices, Leimgruber continues working 10 to 20 nights in a row to meet dairy demand. He remains cautiously optimistic. “Ag markets are cyclical. When shortages happen, markets adjust….
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…was challenging for multiple reasons.” Short Window, High Prices—Then Competition California cherries typically have a short marketing window—mid-April to mid-May. Prices surged early in the season due to limited supply….
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
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…9 million the year prior. That limited supply drove prices sky-high, but also left many orchards—especially in Southern regions like Kern County—completely unharvested. Beyond the numbers, Jameson highlights advances in…