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Researchers find crown gall may signal almond orchard longevity risks
A survey of more than 23,000 California almond trees found orchards with crown gall were six times more likely to also have butt rot disease.
Almond yields trail 2025 levels as California harvest progresses
California’s almond harvest moved quickly in September as Blue Diamond reported dry weather, lower yields and continued pest concerns.
USDA awards contracts for 12M pounds of California walnut kernels
USDA awarded contracts for 12 million pounds of California walnut kernels valued at nearly $30 million through its Section 32 authority.
Alzchem announces Dormex rebate for California, Arizona growers
California and Arizona growers can receive a $3-per-gallon rebate on qualifying Dormex purchases for the 2027 growing season.
Fine Americas names new U.S. agricultural sales leaders
Fine Americas hires Chase Edwards as Pacific Northwest sales manager and promotes Rob Stutesman to lead U.S. agricultural sales.
Future of American Agriculture series begins Sept. 30
CAST will launch a five-part public dialogue series Sept. 30 examining investment, innovation, resilience and trust in American agriculture.
FIRA USA expands Women in Agricultural Innovation Award for 2026
FIRA USA opens nominations for its 2026 Women in Agricultural Innovation Award, expanding recognition beyond robotics across AgTech.
US pistachio shipments top 1.14B pounds in 2025-2026
U.S. pistachio shipments topped 1.14 billion pounds in 2025/2026, with exports accounting for 79% and Vietnam becoming the top market.
Washington diesel reduction program opens funding for vehicle, equipment upgrades
Washington growers may qualify for funding to replace or upgrade eligible diesel vehicles and equipment, including zero-emission options.
China sets anti-dumping deposits on pecans from U.S. and Mexico
China’s new anti-dumping measure brings the total duty rate on U.S. pecans to 86.3%, while Mexican suppliers face deposits up to 51.6%.
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.