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.
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.
Quantifying the U.S. nut industry’s true economic power
A new PTNPA report quantifies the U.S. nut industry’s $148 billion economic impact. See how the data strengthens advocacy and growth.
Innovation meets heritage at Creekside Valley Farms
Oregon hazelnut grower Paul Kuehne balances innovation with family legacy. Read how Creekside Valley Farms stays resilient and competitive.
2026 State of the Tree Nut Industry Report
U.S. tree nut production, exports and markets shaped 2025 outcomes for growers. Explore the trends and outlook for 2026.
Anticipation in the air: a breakdown of the 2026 APG Conference
The 2026 APG Pistachio Conference brings together industry leaders in Palm Springs this February. See what’s planned for this year’s event.
Microscopic organisms fuel big idea
Microalgae delivered through irrigation are improving soil health, crop performance and more. Learn how growers are using the technology.
Regional IPM for navel orangeworm
Learn how California growers are using regional IPM and data-sharing to manage navel orangeworm across almonds, pistachios and walnuts.
Rodent attack: battling rat, squirrel and gopher damage
Rodent control in tree nut orchards is key to protecting crops from serious damage. Get effective strategies to safeguard your orchard today.