…provided a detailed range of pricing based on the hay’s Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), protein content, and intended use: High-End Milk Cow Hay: Soft 55 TDN with around 20% protein…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…unique combination of high minimum wage, strict environmental rules, and mounting tariffs is squeezing small and mid-size growers out of the industry. “We’ve been operating in crisis mode for a…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…broader economic hardship, including increased poverty, reduced spending, and migration from affected regions. South Africa Seeks Exemptions, Diversifies Markets In response, South African trade officials are actively engaging in high-level…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…business you run in California—small, medium, or large—it’s a nightmare.” From soaring costs and overregulation to unreliable water access and labor restrictions, Hilton highlighted what he calls the damaging effects…
Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California”
…enjoying his role as sheriff, he believes the stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. “I believe that I’m the only person that is going to have a…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…clear: the risk to the domestic livestock industry is too high to take chances. Cattle Industry Already Facing Historic Lows The closure of the ports only adds to growing concerns…
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…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Nearby Crops Hilton also raised agricultural concerns, especially for tree nut farmers. “Solar panels can actually affect nearby orchards by increasing surrounding temperatures,” he said. “That impacts chill hours, which…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…most vocal candidates in California’s upcoming gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton. It’s a high-energy episode packed with policy critiques, hard-hitting interviews, and a call to action for California’s farming communities. Hilton,…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
Tariff Win and Strong Crop Fuel Grower Optimism Nick Papagni of AgNet West spoke with Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company for this year’s walnut outlook, highlighting a positive shift…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…dynamics of California walnuts. With a background also in cherry production, Jameson highlighted key differences between the two crops—primarily in how long each product can remain viable in the marketplace….
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…growers must scale operations while maintaining high standards for sustainability and fruit quality. This strategic USDA initiative signals more than financial aid—it is a vote of confidence in the future…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…it extremely difficult to compete.” The high tariff environment, coupled with intense price competition from China, has put U.S. growers in a difficult position. Jameson recalled that in 2014, China…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…are high-speed and highly perishable. “Walnuts are a long game,” he said. “You’re planning from September to the next September, ensuring year-round service and quality.” The Future Is Bright with…