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Oklahoma pecan grower pursues growing and grafting dream

Family-owned Hoffman Pecan Farm has helped provide grafting wood to other growers, establish a pecan research station, graft over 400 varieties and more, all while running its own commercial operation, and, most recently, carrying the business through the pandemic. more »

Vilsack’s remarks at G-20 open forum on sustainable agriculture

Investment must continue in agricultural research and development to promote more efficient and climate-smart use of natural resources in agriculture, as sights are set on sustainable productivity growth. more »

NASDA announces new CEO

Most recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney will now work to amplify the voice of state departments of agriculture in D.C. more »

Nut categories flourish in Kern County report on California ag

Ranked by revenues paid to growers, almonds come in second and pistachios seventh, with figures suggesting growers in Kern have matched their efforts with market demand. more »

Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association to hold Sept. 23 field day

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will hold a field day Sept. 23 at Bryant Pecan Farms in Ada, Oklahoma. Attendees will learn how he orchard is managed. Discussions will focus on pecan types, ... more »

Applications now open to compete for $250,000 in AgSharks pitch competition

The fourth annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups exclusive access to produce leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the agriculture sector. more »

Pecan trees showing good crop potential says Texas A&M

Following good spring and summer rains and diligent pest and disease management, the trees are in good share and samples showed good nut fill. Each region more »