Mother Nature has favored California walnut growers this season with improved growing conditions/tree health, and a larger crop is expected than last year with high quality product. An exceptionally low carry-in inventory could also yield higher prices for growers this year. Watch this brief interview with Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission, as he met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to highlight expectations for this year’s walnut crop and recent activities to boost global market access. Verloop will be sharing the State of the Walnut Industry report at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo on Nov. 11th at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds and at the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo on Nov. 14th at the Fresno Fairgrounds, so be sure to attend.
Tag: California Walnut Forecast
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Walnut Prices: What Growers Can Expect in the Near Future
California walnut growers are not happy with current global market trends for their industry. How long will the market remain in a slump? Will prices ever return to the record highs of 2014? Watch this brief interview with Jon Field, General Manager of the Walnut Bargaining Association, as he shares his projections for the future of the industry, based on his recent State of the Walnut Industry presentation at the annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo.Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support. -
Building Demand for California Walnuts as Production Increases
With increasing production in the California walnut industry, and at the same time being faced with high tariffs in some of the key export markets, growers are much appreciative of the ongoing efforts of the California Walnut Board and Commission building demand for the crop, not only in the export market, but also right here in the States. Check out this brief interview with Jennifer Olmstead with the California Walnut Board and Commission as she explains some of their exciting new domestic marketing campaigns and initiatives. Read more about her presentation at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/.