…layer of complexity for walnut producers. Jameson emphasized how supply chain disruptions—like port congestion, tariffs, and fluctuating exchange rates—can significantly impact marketing and service programs abroad. “On the walnut side…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…conversation with Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company, one of the industry’s leading voices on the global walnut trade. Jameson offers a masterclass in ag economics, trade barriers, and international…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
Morada Nut’s Jameson Discusses Overseas Market Struggles In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company shed light on the mounting challenges California walnut…
Walnut Market Rebound: Jameson Sees Brighter 2025
California Walnut Outlook Shows Signs of Recovery After several challenging seasons, California’s walnut industry may finally be poised for a comeback. Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company, who’s been in…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
Morada’s Outlook: California Walnuts Poised for a Comeback In a detailed interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Michael Jameson of Morada Nut Company offered insight into the 2025 California walnut…
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,…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…that cherry trees were recovering from two consecutive high-yield years. Trees need sufficient dormancy to rebuild strength, and fatigue may have further reduced yields this season. Crop Quality Concerns While…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…and 112 degrees severely damaged orchards in Kern County and beyond. In the Bakersfield area, many cherry trees produced so little fruit that growers didn’t harvest at all. California Cherry…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
Big Time Farming Owner Shares Insights on Walnut Industry Recovery and Growth California walnut growers are seeing signs of optimism after several challenging years. Davin Norene, president and owner of…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
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CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program (CDFA-PSP) hit the road this spring to support farmers and…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…reduction in volume, including: Excessive heat during late July and early August impacting cell division in cherry trees. Poor pollination due to inclement weather during bloom. Tree fatigue after two…
Netting Mandarins: A Citrus Shift at Kings River
…to create seeds, but we also have varieties we need to net to prevent cross-pollination from bees,” he said. The process involves physically netting the trees and timing targeted sprays…
Spring Rainfall Bring Thrip Challenges to California Citrus Growers
…the timing of the rain coincided with a sensitive period in citrus production—the fruit set. “The trees are setting next year’s crops,” Silva explained. “We’ve already gone through the bloom…