In this episode of The Growing Edge, we connect with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., to explore what could be a banner year for walnut growers,…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…for Walnuts Toor praised the Almond Board of California’s global marketing work but gave the Walnut Board a lower score. “The almond side is doing excellent—probably a 10 out of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…heat, minus the triple-digit temperatures, thanks to powerful trade news and a deep-dive into California’s almond and walnut outlook. From record-setting tariffs to shifting global markets, today’s episode is a…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
Robert Verloop, Executive Director and CEO of both the California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC), is sounding the alarm over the mounting challenges facing California’s walnut…
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
…“When we put the dates on walnuts, as far as the shelf life, it’s over a year long,” said Jameson. He noted that major retailers often plan their walnut supply…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
Tariffs, Trade, and a Turnaround for Walnuts It’s a new week in California agriculture, and we’re starting strong with a packed episode of the AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Foods, the 139-year-old brand based in Walnut Creek, California, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is now seeking new ownership. Del Monte’s Chapter 11 Signals Shift in U.S….
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…California walnuts offer. “Our walnuts have a longer shelf life and better color. Chinese walnuts tend to deteriorate faster,” he noted. Turkish buyers, once the largest importers of California walnuts,…
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…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
…interviews Nick had with Michael. First dealing with walnuts, walnut market, and all agriculture concerns of the walnut producers in California. And the other full interview about cherries, where many…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…grower Devin Norene, who farms in the Southern Sacramento Valley and serves on the California Walnut Board. Norene discusses why 2024 could mark a major comeback year for the walnut…
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…