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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).
Almond Board tour gives California regulators firsthand look at almond farming
Sixteen California regulatory staff toured almond orchards to learn about irrigation, crop protection, stewardship and almond co-products.
$2M project to support U.S. tree nut exports
USDA announced a $2 million project to develop storage, pest-control and traceability tools aimed at reducing export barriers for U.S. tree nuts.
USDA plans walnut purchases for nutrition assistance programs
USDA plans to purchase U.S.-grown walnuts and other commodities for nutrition assistance programs through upcoming Section 32 solicitations.
July pistachio shipments rise 18.3% to record level
July pistachio shipments reached a record 74.9 million pounds as exports remained strong and the industry prepared for a smaller 2026 crop.