May/June 2025 issue highlights: Pest, labor and water insights
Discover timely advice on pest control, water scarcity, labor challenges and more in the May/June 2025 issue of National Nut Grower.
From orchards to opportunity: Building Maisie Jane’s from the ground up
California grower Maisie Jane Hurtado turned her almond farm into a thriving brand, California Sunshine Products. This in-depth profile uncovers her entrepreneurial journey, blending heritage and innovation in orchard management.
2025 Pest and Disease Survey Report
Our comprehensive industry report tracks the top threats and shows how growers are adapting with new treatments, monitoring techniques and risk evaluations.
Running dry
Plummeting pollinator population
With alarming bee decline threatening almond pollination, this piece examines colony losses and showcases efforts — ranging from habitat restoration to novel hive management — to safeguard pollinators.
Labor logistics present a complicated puzzle
Rising H‑2A costs and regulations are straining the labor supply. Our comprehensive article unpacks current policy reforms, enforcement shifts and innovative labor solutions growers are pursuing.
Almonds under attack
A technical breakdown of two emerging threats, with updated scouting protocols, chemical and cultural controls, and early-warning signs to help growers stay ahead of outbreaks from red leaf blotch and Carpophilus beetles.
Flight sync and field sanity
Explore the full issue
As growers face shifting regulations, labor uncertainty and environmental stress, the May/June 2025 issue provides timely strategies, success stories and expert advice to meet the moment.
Read the full issue online to stay informed on the people, practices and policies shaping the future of the tree nut industry.