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California walnut crop update optimistic with strong quality, high demand

The California Walnut Commission has provided an optimistic mid-harvest update on the 2024 walnut crop, reporting good progress and strong quality across varieties, including the popular Chandler vari... more »

Treehouse California Almonds and Sitos Group partner to launch $9 million biochar facility in Delano

Treehouse California Almonds has partnered with Sitos Group to launch a $9 million slow pyrolysis biochar facility in Delano, California. This facility is expected to be operational by late 2025, a... more »

Ohalo launches first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety

Ohalo has released FruitionOne, a self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety, which will allow growers to plant Nonpareil almonds without pollenizer trees. This development aims to simplify orchard mana... more »

Organic Grower Summit to tackle AI, sustainable innovations

The 2024 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture, Dec. 4-5 in Monterey, Cal... more »

USDA to release early commodity projections for U.S. agriculture through 2034

The USDA will release select tables from its upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report on Nov. 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST. These tables will provide 10-year projections for major U.S. crops... more »

“Force for Fresh” Atlanta IFPA global produce show 

IFPA's recent global produce show was touted as a "Force for Fresh." The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's be... more »

Federal Court set to hear NCAE lawsuit challenging farm labor rule

A federal court will soon decide the fate of a controversial labor rule that farmers and ranchers say threatens their businesses. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has sched... more »