The 6-year monitoring program will look at soil health, ecosystem resiliency and profit per acre. Tests are covered by the program, and a team of pecan experts is staffed to help.

As predicted by food trend experts, the little green nut gains popularity in the U.S. beyond snacking.

CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.  

The lack of genetic diversity creates a vulnerability for U.S. honeybees to survive in shifting climates that are now wetter or drier than usual. There is also concern that a honeybee's inability to fight off disease or parasitic infection.

The industry will choose for one independent grower position and two independent handler positions on the board of directors. Alternate seats for those spots are also open.

This course on the fundamentals of fruit and nut tree growth and management is back in person, featuring a week of classroom instruction and an optional week of field days.