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Pecan trees showing good crop potential says Texas A&M

Texas producers expect above-average yields and quality from their pecan trees this season, and consumers should expect decent prices for the nut this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Exte

Irrigation districts challenge California officials who cut senior water rights

California's reservoirs are nearly empty due to historic drought conditions. Water supplies for many farmers are curtailed or cut off entirely, leaving them to hope that Mother Nature brings winter ra

Almond Alliance’s Trevino nominated as chief agriculture negotiator

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the following statement Sept. 13 after President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Elaine Trevino as the Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the O

Initial 2020 California ag revenue figures include nut categories

In 2020, California’s farms and ranches received $49.1 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a 3.3% decrease in cash receipts compared to the previous year. California’s ag

Pecan weevil season is here in Oklahoma

Pecan weevil season is in full swing across Oklahoma. Our “normal” peak in weevil occurs in mid to late September; however, due to heavy rains that occurred in several areas of the state early to

Federal Marketing Order continued for pecan producers

The USDA announced Sept. 5 that pecan producers voted to continue their marketing order program applicable to pecans grown in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisian

Organic almonds net higher price, but transition is risky

Lower market prices for conventional almonds may motivate more growers to consider going organic, which still commands a premium. But production challenges and other economic factors continue to make

South Georgia Pecan Co. agrees to process FICO pecans

Farmers Investment Co (FICO) and South Georgia Pecan Co. announced Sept. 9 that they have entered into an agreement for FICO to sell its in-shell pecans to South Georgia Pecan for processing. This

Almond year in review: Record crop, record shipments

Not surprisingly, after five consecutive years of record harvests, the California almond industry exported more nuts in the 2020-21 crop year than ever before. “We set records for expor

Forecast for California walnut production down 15%

The 2021 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down 15% from 2020's record production of 785,000 tons. The forecast is based on 385,000 bearing acres, up 1% from  2020’s est

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