FOLSOM, Calif. — The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) are pleased to announce that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022. The CWB and CWC represent over 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing over 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced that the public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts will be held April 19-20, 2022. AMS will conduct the hearing using the ZOOM audio-video conferencing platform to enable individuals to participate in the hearing remotely. […]

FOLSOM, Calif. — Since the 1940’s, the California Walnut Board (CWB) has helped drive industry growth and development with marketing and research programs.  California walnut growers recently voted to continue their marketing order, which means the Board will continue its efforts to advance the industry and drive demand for walnuts. The continuance referendum vote was […]

ATHENS, Ga. — When you look into your garden or backyard, be careful not to ignore your black walnut (Juglans nigra) tree. Lurking inside its leaves, fruits and roots is a pesticide made to control competition. Black walnuts are valuable as shade and timber trees. They produce delectable nuts, too. But if your black walnut […]