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Senate ag committee advances farm bill by 12-11 vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the farm bill to the Senate floor, passing the legislation by a 12-11 vote on Sept. 16.
Almond update shows strong exports, tighter supply
Blue Diamond Growers reports August almond exports rose 31% as strong global demand coincided with signs of tighter 2026 crop supplies.
Kentucky hazelnut trial tests five eastern filbert blight-resistant cultivars
Morehead State University is testing five eastern filbert blight-resistant hazelnut cultivars at research sites across Kentucky.
Let’s talk about what’s really happening in the nut industry
National Nut Grower is asking U.S. tree nut growers to share perspectives on markets, profitability, input costs, labor, water and 2027.
California almond harvest advances as August heat, rain and mites pressure orchards
California’s almond harvest expanded in August as growers reported smaller kernels, variable yields, pest pressure and localized heavy rain.
Texas pecan growers expect larger crop despite heat, disease
Texas pecan growers expect a larger 2026 crop, but extreme heat, drought and disease could affect kernel quality and prices before harvest.
American Pistachio Growers names Mike Forbes president and CEO
American Pistachio Growers appointed Mike Forbes president and CEO, bringing more than two decades of food and consumer industry experience.
USDA announces $30 million California walnut purchase
USDA plans to purchase $30 million of California walnuts, bringing its announced Section 32 walnut purchases in 2026 to $45 million.
Cover crop survey highlights opportunities, challenges for specialty crop growers
The 2026 National Cover Crop Survey examines cover crop use, planting windows and management challenges for fruit and vegetable growers.
USDA outlines four-part plan to modernize agricultural data collection
USDA unveiled a four-part data modernization plan focused on producer reporting, acreage and yield estimates, technology and transparency.
New insecticide for managing sucking pests registered in California
A new insecticide for managing sucking pests in specialty crops including potatoes, leafy vegetables and tree nuts has been registered in California.
Western Growers to honor industry veteran in November
Produce industry veteran Edwin Camp will be recognized with Western Growers’ 2026 Award of Honor at the organization’s 100th Annual Meeting in November.
Court finds revised AEWR calculations unlawful, orders new methodology
A federal court has found that the U.S. Department of Labor’s revised method of calculating the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is unlawful and directed the department to come up with something new.
American Farm Bureau president urges resolution to trade dispute
American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall is urging a de-escalation of a tariff war between the U.S. and Canada and a renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).