California walnuts had extreme 2022 weather events that damaged the crop; USDA wants to clarify some pecan standards language; newly planted trees susceptible to ambrosia beetle
February 27, 2023
 
 
UGA to growers: Be on the lookout for ambrosia beetle

Whether a large outbreak or not, ambrosia beetle attacks will occur at some extent on newly planted pecan trees.


 
 
 
 
2022 walnut crop loss and poor nut quality – What happened?

Late frost events and extreme summer heat led to large crop loss for walnut farmers, making 2022 a year the industry would like to forget.


 
 
 
 
Meeting to discuss U.S. standards for grades of inshell and shelled pecans set for Feb. 28

Due to the complexity of the revisions, USDA-AMS Specialty Crop Inspection Division wants to provide an opportunity to meet and clarify language in specific sections of the proposed standards.


 
 
 
 
Monarchs and More Western Habitat Program open for applications

Site prep is conducted by the grower, seed is provided by Monarch Joint Venture, and the seed is designed to be location appropriate based on the region.


 
 
 
 
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USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023

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