Crop Production

Oregon hazelnut growers are feeling the crunch

The price of Oregon’s signature nut is half what it was a year ago, but the executive director of the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association says low prices could drive up demand. more »

Final H-2A rule tightens housing laws, increases government enforcement ability

Program changes include governmental authority to ban from the program for misconduct, upgrades to housing and inspections, updates to bond requirements, mandatory electronic filing, and changes to how wages are determined. more »

The BetterSoil Alliance welcomes new partners

Marking its first year, the Alliance brings in new technology partners to support its 6,000 engaged acres. more »

Don’t fail to keep trees hydrated during nut maturity/shuck split

Even though the kernels have filled and the crop is about made, it's important to continue irrigating to ensure normal shuck split and avoid problems. more »

Newsom cuts deal and signs union card-check bill

AB 2183, a purported vote-by-mail union organizing measure by Assemblyman Mark Stone passed in the California Legislature despite a veto threat from Governor Newsom. more »

California Supreme Court rejects review of bumblebee status

Agricultural groups argued that bumblebee protections could affect growing crops, herbicide and pesticide applications, and use of commercial honeybees to pollinate crops. more »

California Pollinator Coalition secures grant to improve pollinator habitat, increase IPM

For almond growers, one of the important aspects of the new grant is that there will be no income restrictions on who can receive incentives. more »

After the rain: Maintaining almond nut quality

If nuts are not allowed to dry to delivery standards for moisture, mold can grow, and then nut quality and grower returns will suffer. more »