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U.S. pecan industry’s quality assurance program open for comment

American Pecan Council welcomes comments on the first-ever Quality Assurance Program for the U.S. pecan industry. more »

UC ANR names Marino, Culumber presidential chairs for tree nuts

The endowed chairs will give the two scientists a dedicated source of funding for five years for their ongoing agricultural research. more »

Almond acreage increases in 2022, but pace of growth slows

An estimate of bearing orchards puts acreage at 1.338 million acres, an increase of 29,000 acres. Just shy of 60,000 acres will be removed before harvest. more »

Oklahoma pecan association celebrates 95 years

Supporting the Oklahoma pecan industry, the association is has been going strong since 1927. more »

Insurance issues persist as farmers still losing coverage

Insurance companies are not renewing policies for zip codes in wildfire zones, even if farmers aren't at risk of wildfire. more »

Butte County, California, farmers propose new water district

The proposed Tuscan Water District will cover over 100,000 acres, largely tree crops, in an area currently not served by a water district. more »

Texas A&M Soil and Water Stewardship Week recognizes importance of healthy soil

Various Texas agencies and organizations are working together to highlight the importance of voluntary land stewardship. more »