Category: farm management
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.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
California growers face new wage, waste and land rules in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how the laws may affect specialty crop growers.
Free On-Farm Readiness Reviews help growers prep for FSMA inspections
Growers can prepare for FSMA inspections with free On-Farm Readiness Reviews from CDFA. Get more details on the opportunity now.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR has received $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the funds will benefit growers.
July/August 2025 issue highlights: Drift, drying and harvest innovation
Explore July/August 2025’s top tree nut stories, from drift and drying research to harvesting tech, regenerative ag and policy updates.
California rethinks sustainable pest management
California’s new pesticide review plan concerns nut growers. Learn why industry leaders are urging practical, science-backed reforms.
California ag employers push back on proposed Cal/OSHA heat, smoke rules
California ag groups say proposed Cal/OSHA heat and smoke rules place unfair burdens on the industry. Discover what the impact may look like.
USDA opens $16 billion in disaster aid for farmers
Growers with 2023–24 crop losses can now apply for disaster aid through the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Get more details.
May/June 2025 issue highlights: Pest, labor and water insights
Discover timely advice on pest control, water scarcity, labor challenges and more in the May/June 2025 issue of National Nut Grower.
Labor logistics present complicated puzzle
H-2A reform could stabilize ag labor amid enforcement crackdowns and rising costs. Discover what’s at stake amid ongoing policy shifts.
Farm Bureau applauds USDA’s small farms focus
The Farm Bureau urges USDA to boost support for small farms. Learn what actions they recommend to strengthen the small farm program.
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
Looming estate tax changes threaten family farms. Read the analysis and comments from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Advanced methods to embrace sustainability in orchards
Sustainable methods are transforming tree nut orchards. Discover ways to boost yield, cut costs and grow smarter for the future.
Women in ag: Cultivating the future of farming
Women in agriculture are transforming leadership and sustainability. Discover how they’re shaping the tree nut industry for the future.