Walnuts
Tree nut crops in California are now faced with a new threat. The pest is called carpophilus beetle (Nitidulidae: Carpophilus truncatus). Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist (Dept. Entomology, UC Riverside) provided National Nut Grower with some important details about this pest.
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As a result of climate change, the Golden State’s farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which are a threat to California’s specialty crops industry.
Populations of three maj...
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The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) revised its minimum price recommendation as it is optimistic about 2023 crop quality and grower pricing. Based on a revised volume estimate and superior quality...
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The 2023 California walnut production forecast released on Sep. 1, 2023 was revised on Oct. 4, 2023. The update reflects additional acreage removal information, according to the USDA National Agricult...
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After a late-season heat wave pummeled their 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year.
Favorable growing conditions and increased rainfall have allowe...
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Meridian Growers has released its latest nut market update on Sept. 26, which indicates a second shake of pistachios may not be needed. A slight lowering of pecan prices is expected while almond harve...
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Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering an Oct. 25 black walnut workshop
that features Christine England Maloney, an advanced permaculture and educator and homesteader. This program is sponsored by ...
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The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) issued a release to grower trade publications announcing its minimum price recommendation at 60 cents per pound in-shell. The price is based on jumbo/large Chan...
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