Nuts

Initial 2020 California ag revenue figures include nut categories

Almonds, pistachios and walnuts rank among the top 10 valued commodities for the state's crop year at over $9.4 billion combined. more »

Pecan weevil season is here in Oklahoma

This growing season's heavy rains in August brought an earlier-than-normal weevil emergence that could continue into October. more »

Federal Marketing Order continued for pecan producers

Sixty-three percent of voting pecan producers – who represent 71% of pecan production volume – voted in favor of the program, which applies to growers in 15 states. more »

Organic almonds net higher price, but transition is risky

Demand is still increasing, and organic is still at a premium. But the economics and other factors of production might be too risky for some growers, and seen as a welcome challenge for others. more »

South Georgia Pecan Co. agrees to process FICO pecans

The partnership comes after Farmers Investment Co. announced the closure of its own processing operations, and aims to elevate the industry as a whole. more »

Almond year in review: Record crop, record shipments

The 2020-21 almond crop set records at every turn – from the number of nuts harvested to the staggering amount of product sent around the world. more »

Forecast for California walnut production down 15%

Freezing temperatures in late 2020 caused frost damage to many orchards in the state, which resulted in delayed leaf out and reduced nut set, and drought conditions magnified tree stress. more »

Water split and crop progress in pecan

This growing season has been abnormally wet for some pecan growing regions, and water split could bear the blame for recent nut drop. more »