…Ag Nick Foglio Foglio described a softening hay market, where top-end delivered alfalfa prices peaked around $275 per ton but have since dipped. Dry cow hay prices hover between $170–$190…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…wheat prices surged in Europe due to a population boom, Washington and other large landowners became some of the first Americans to export grain to Europe and the West Indies—laying…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…the side of business and helping them to succeed.” Aiming for $3 Gas and Pro-Business Policy Hilton stated one of his top goals would be to reduce fuel prices by…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
Hay and Alfalfa Prices Holding, But Softening Slightly Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities to get a current snapshot of the…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…core problem is the failure to provide enough water to keep fertile land productive. Freight, Fuel, and Cost Concerns With gas prices projected to spike, Hartwig highlighted the broader threat…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…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…