…Papagni and co-host Josh McGill discussed California’s almond, walnut and pistachio markets, including reports of reduced production volumes and stronger prices for several major tree nut commodities. The episode offers…
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
Mike Jameson Discusses Walnut Markets, AI, Water and California Agriculture California’s walnut industry is entering a new season with promising quality but significant challenges in global markets, retail competition and…
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
California walnuts The USDA’s purchase of 28 million pounds of U.S. walnuts is providing a boost for the walnut industry, particularly as growers and handlers work to manage supplies and…
AI and Changing Consumer Habits Reshape California Walnut Marketing
…retail habits and increased competition are reshaping the way California walnuts and other specialty crops are marketed. The competition for space in the produce department has changed dramatically during Jameson’s…
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, joined the show to discuss California’s walnut crop, export markets and the…
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
…episode, including California’s harvest season, walnut marketing, agricultural labor, water infrastructure, fuel supplies, farm technology and the personal story of a fourth-generation farmer working to keep agriculture moving forward. Listen…
USDA Plans $30 Million Walnut Purchase to Support California Market
…walnuts from the state. USDA Walnut Purchases Target Domestic Demand The walnuts purchased through the program will be used in domestic nutrition programs, creating additional demand for California’s walnut industry…
California Raisin Industry Faces Crossroads as Veteran Leader Calls for Change
…discussed changing consumer habits. He pointed to California’s wine grape, peach and walnut industries as examples of commodities that have adapted through marketing and product innovation. He suggested the raisin…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…resources, and industry news, visit www.walnuts.org/. For additional information, contact the California Walnut Commission directly: Robert Verloop CEO & Executive Director California Walnut Commission 📞 (916) 932-7070 📧 rverloop@walnuts.org Listen…
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, California Walnut Commission and Board CEO and Executive Director Robert Verloop shared an optimistic outlook for the state’s walnut industry, highlighting strong…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads-Roger Isom Warns of Water, Regulation, and Economic Crisis
…almond prices have strengthened considerably, while pistachio markets may benefit from global supply disruptions involving Iran. Walnut demand also continues to improve worldwide. Cotton acreage, however, continues declining due largely…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
Coverage and Timing Key for Mealybug and Scale Control
Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A.,…
From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
…on a walnut farm near Exeter, where she grew up immersed in agriculture. Her path—from FFA and 4-H student to leadership roles within the California Farm Bureau—reflects a lifelong commitment…