Category: Articles
APG’s 2026 Pistachio season update across California
Early heat, bloom variability and limited water supplies are shaping California’s 2026 pistachio season. Explore key growing conditions and review management challenges.
H-2A use hits record levels showing ongoing labor issues
Farm Bureau data shows H-2A worker requests surpassed 400,000 in FY 2025 as growers faced ongoing labor shortages, rising costs and workforce challenges. See what this means for growers.
2026 Pest & Disease Survey Report for California and all U.S. tree nut growers
The 2026 survey highlights rising concerns over navel orangeworm, mites and key diseases affecting tree nut growers. Explore shifting pest trends and review grower priorities.
Nut processing equipment: Built in California, bound for the world
California manufacturer Ripon Manufacturing Co. exports nut processing equipment worldwide while improving efficiency, food safety and labor savings. Discover industry trends and explore key challenges.
PTNPA unveils 2026 Food Safety Series with expansion to key regions
PTNPA expands its 2026 Food Safety Series with a new Southeast symposium and multiple regional events. See the full schedule and details.
Rethinking soil data to improve nutrient efficiency and decision-making
Soil and tissue sampling help growers optimize fertilizer use and improve yields. Explore how data-driven decisions are reshaping nutrient management.
Understanding pistachio bloom and pollination can improve nut set, reduce blanks
Pistachio bloom timing and pollination practices directly impact yield and nut quality. Learn how growers can improve nut set and reduce blanks.
Growing the future: Women making an impact in the tree nut industry
Women across the tree nut industry are driving innovation, sustainability and leadership. Meet the individuals making a lasting impact.
Embracing precision agriculture for enhanced profitability
Precision agriculture helps growers manage variability, reduce input costs and improve profitability. Learn how data-driven decisions make a difference.
Hudson Pecan blends family tradition with modern innovation
Hudson Pecan adapts to shifting global markets with innovation, diversification and vertical integration. See how the business is evolving.
Technology takes on bee losses with hive monitoring
U.S. beekeepers face rising colony losses and operational challenges. Learn more about the new hive technology aiming to improve bee health and pollination reliability.
Navigating a strong crop, building strong markets for the future
California’s walnut industry is managing a strong 2025 crop while growing global demand. Find out how the sector is building long-term markets.
2026 is the year of the pistachio — again
Record crops, resilient demand and rebounding exports set the stage for pistachios in 2026. Learn what growers and handlers should watch next.