Category: Chestnuts

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 19, 2026

Annual chestnut growers meeting opens for 2026

The 2026 MCPC Annual Meeting will cover chestnut orchard management, pests and harvest tech. Get more details on how to register now.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 12, 2026

MSU webinar outlines 2025 Michigan chestnut production costs

MSU released its 2025 Michigan chestnut cost of production webinar and enterprise budgets. Review updated harvest and profit benchmarks.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 12, 2026

2025–2030 Dietary guidelines encourage nuts, protein and whole foods

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans highlight nuts, whole foods and healthy fats. Learn what this means for growers and marketers.

National Nut Grower | November 2025

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.

National Nut Grower | November 2025

2025 Labor Survey Report

Tree nut growers face rising labor costs, regulatory challenges and H-2A uncertainty. Explore survey results and see how growers are adapting.

National Nut Grower | September 2025

Building a better chestnut

Michigan researchers are reviving the chestnut industry with advances in genetics and orchard management. See how science is shaping its future.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 17, 2025

Nut growers conference comes to Michigan in August

Join nut growers in Michigan Aug. 3–6 for tours, sessions and networking. Connect with the industry and register for the local opportunity.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 05, 2025

California walnut growers optimistic for 2025 crop after favorable spring conditions

Favorable weather has boosted California’s 2025 walnut crop outlook. See how the season is shaping up according to industry leaders.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 02, 2025

Take National Nut Grower’s 2025 Pest and Disease Survey

Pests and disease are a constant battle for tree nut growers – how are you managing? Share your insights in our annual survey.

National Nut Grower | October 2024

FIRA preview and the latest in robotics, automation

Nut growers can see the latest in robotics and automation at the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics. Learn about the show highlights.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 29, 2024

Growers feedback sought in State of the Industry Survey

National Nut Grower is conducting a survey of tree nut growers and stakeholders to gain perspectives on the state of the tree nut industry.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 27, 2024

Federal court blocks temporary foreign ag workers unionization labor rule

A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 07, 2024

Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges

Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management, weather challenges, according to MSU Extension.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 07, 2024

Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series

Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 07, 2024

MCPC invites chestnut growers to annual Harvest Picnic

The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024.