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Proposed rule for revised U.S. pecan standards open for public comment

USDA welcomes comments on the proposed rule for revised pecan standards for the U.S. pecan industry during the 60-day commenting period. more »

Almond Board of California announces 2022 election results

The board is made up of five grower and five handler representatives, and their terms begin Aug. 1. more »

APG attends ‘Save Our Communities’ water rally

Hosted by over 50 ag organizations, hundreds of participants concerned with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act spoke of how their California communities might be affected. more »

Extreme weather demonstrates need for more cover crops in almond

For Project Apis m.'s new director and fellow tree nut farmer, the unpredictability of weather is even more cause for cover crops use and the Seeds for Bees program. more »

Getting the most out of a low-input pecan orchard

With the majority of Louisiana pecan acreage being low input, managing spacing, fertilizers and the orchard floor are key to good yields. more »

Walnut Board research converts industry assessments into science-based orchard innovation

Continuing with its nearly 50 years of walnut research, California Walnut Board has more projects underway to keep the industry competitive. more »

NASS forecasts smaller almond crop

Harvest 2022 is expected to be down 4% from last year at 2.8 billion pounds. more »

Blue Diamond releases May crop report

California’s Central Valley experienced a wide range of weather conditions in April, as growers evaluated orchards and adjusted budgets. Rising resource costs have forced growers to face difficult decisions, and some orchards have not yet been irrigated. more »