Category: Walnuts
Industry growth during record crop year backed by California Walnut Board
Growers produced a record crop of 785,000 tons, a 20% gain over the 2019 crop.
Riverdance Farms
This organic farm is keeping its eye on personal experiences and conservation.
Freezes impacting California walnuts are webinar topic
The Nov. 4 webinar will cover past freeze events and how to prepare for future ones.
2021 Field Day: Nematode management in walnut and almond
A day for each walnut and almond, the field day will examine nematode management studies at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Freeze issues addressed for California walnuts
Dry conditions make walnut trees vulnerable to freeze damage, and a collection of walnut Extension advisors have combined resources to address winter freeze issues.
UC Davis Alumni of the Year include Mariani Nut Co.’s Jack Mariani
He started the company in 1972 to process his own walnuts, played a key role in forming and leading the California Walnut Board, and he created a scholarship foundation for his employees.
New York Nut Growers Association schedules fall meeting
After a morning of diverse educational topics, attendees will visit two locations – a demonstration nut grove and a permaculture and forest farm research space.
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.
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.
Harvard research explores walnut consumption and life expectancy link
Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevity, as well as reduced risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.
Impacts of tariff fights still weigh down nut exporters
Last year’s larger crops for some nuts dropped prices, which allowed importers to buy more despite tariffs. This year’s reduced crops, higher prices, shipping congestion and other issues are shaping a different story.
Last fall’s freezing weather will reduce walnut harvest
Walnut orchards in Northern California are feeling the aftermath – and seeing the reduced yields – of inconsistent and unpredictable weather conditions.
Road to recovery: 2020 walnut freeze in northern Sacramento Valley
On the heels of both a 2018 and 2019 autumn freeze, the November 2020 freeze seems to have caused more damage in walnuts than anticipated.
New York Nut Growers Association Summer Meeting set for July 24
After a morning dedicated to various aspects of nut growing, attendees with be able to network, share information and spend the rest of the day touring nut orchards. Membership not required.
All hail Mother Vlach
This viable rootstock for walnuts stands the test of time.