Nuts

New directors of Almond Board of California begin their terms

The 10-member board has five grower members and five handler members, each representing three independents and two cooperatives. more »

How to address leaf scorch and fruit thinning in Georgia pecans

Neofusicoccum, a fungus causing leaf scorch symptoms, is a relatively new problem popping up in orchards for the last 8-10 years, normally after extended periods of rainfall and cloudy weather. more »

Colusa County almond farmer and his wife among helicopter crash victims

Bill and Susie Vann of Vann Family Orchards – growers of almonds, walnuts and pistachios – died in the crash along with two of their friends. more »

Tree nut growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun

Warmer winters and longer growing seasons mean a better survival rate for navel orangeworm. The survey includes new tools to detect and control the pest in tree nuts. more »

Almond Alliance commends Rep. Harder for FARM Act funding move

The funding will support several nationwide pilot programs to convert tree nut byproducts into biocarbon products. more »

AI institute expands UC Merced’s smart, sustainable agriculture effort

As one of 11 new institutes launched by the National Science Foundation this year and armed with a $20 million federal grant, University of California, Merced, will be tackling some of the most pressing issues in agriculture. more »

South Georgia pecan update shared

Last year's large crop means a light – or nonexistent – crop this year on the older trees. The younger trees are showing a different result, and the rains are putting the pressure on growers to battle pecan scab. more »

UGA pecan expert gives scab outlook

Recent daily rainfall for most of Georgia's pecan-growing region is making it an "apocalyptic year" for pecan scab, especially during critical shell hardening. more »