PEST MANAGEMENT ...
MARKETING ...
California walnut industry gears up to market record crop
Tremendous growth opportunity exists in the U.S. market to expand all sectors of the walnut business
GROWING NUTS ...
Online learning event: How to start growing pecans
Growing pecan trees for nut production presents unique management challenges
PURCHASE PLANS ...
Pre-Solicitation announcement for purchase of nut products
USDA plans to purchase almond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, and walnut products for distribution
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant awarded
Project was funded to expand the use of low-risk pest control practices in California’s walnut industry
WALNUT MARKETING ...
USDA seeks comments on amendments for CA Walnut Marketing Order
Proposed amendments would allow credit for market promotion expenses paid directly by handlers
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME ...
Peanut vendors give a shout out for America's favorite pastime
America’s peanut farmers and industry processors had planned for and anticipated a normal 2020 season
reporting changes ...
USDA proposes changes to reporting requirements for CA walnuts
California walnut handlers would report their monthly purchase commitments that are not yet shipped
(DON'T) TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME ...
Peanut farmers strikeout this Major League Baseball season
5.4 million bags of in-shell peanuts are sold each season in MLB ballparks
LOANS AVAILABLE ...