…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,…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…targets producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other high-value specialty crops who are navigating increased costs and market uncertainty. USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers Specialty crop…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…affects not just growers but also the fine balance of supply and demand across multiple crops. Leimgruber emphasized that overproduction in other crops could now lower prices, compounding challenges. Diverse…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…heavily on seasonal and skilled immigrant labor. As delays in the H-2A program continue to cost farmers millions in lost crops, the potential for reform is welcome news. Nick and…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…California cherry season Current challenges in the walnut industry You can hear both conversations exclusively at AgNet West, where Jameson shares key insights on California’s specialty crop markets. Reporter: Nick…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…how a perfect storm of heat stress, poor pollination conditions, and tree fatigue from two historically large crops led to this year’s shortfall—just 4.8 million cartons harvested, down from over…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…However, finding a profitable market for these crops proved difficult—until Carver’s groundbreaking work changed everything. Carver, a brilliant agricultural scientist and visionary, discovered hundreds of new uses for peanuts and…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…revised regulations apply to their operations and how to ensure readiness for FSMA-PSR inspections. CDFA continues to support California’s specialty crop growers with compliance tools and up-to-date training to promote…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…that support farming and ranching operations across the state. He noted that continued aggressive enforcement could jeopardize the food supply chain—from harvest to grocery shelves. “Without these employees, crops would…
Joel Allen Talks Farm Labor, Immigration, and Pistachio Production Costs
Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Morada Produce Reports Cherry Shortage
…years,” said Jameson, highlighting a sharp contrast with 2023’s 10.1 million and 2024’s 9.5 million carton crops. A Season of Extremes According to Jameson, several factors contributed to the dramatic…
California Eggplant Harvest Begins with Strong Quality Reports
…mostly ideal weather conditions, despite a few temperature spikes reaching between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit in early May. These conditions have supported steady crop development. Unlike more volatile crops,…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
The Crop Exchange That Built American Farming In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits a pivotal moment in agricultural development—when cultures collided and crops crossed…