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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

Water split and crop progress in pecan

As predicted, we are seeing a banner year for water stage fruit split. We are currently seeing nut drop from water split even on varieties on which we don’t normally see it (such as Desirable).

Vann Brothers name new CEO after deadly crash

The Vann Brothers (Colusa County, California) Board of Directors announced Sept. 8 that they have named Garnett Vann as the company’s new president and CEO, effective immediately. This decision c
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Looking after farmers’ mental health becomes focal point

California farmers and ranchers have no shortages of stress this year. They face drought and water supply cuts, devastating wildfires and pandemic impacts. There are also labor shortages and financial

Noble Research Institute senior pecan specialist given Oklahoma award

Charles Graham, Noble Research Institute senior pecan specialist, was given the Herman Hinrichs Pecan Citation Award for work he has done to support the Oklahoma pecan industry. The annual Herman H

Fieldin raises $30M Series B to make commercial farms autonomous

American-Israeli AgTech startup Fieldin has completed a $30 million Series B funding round, led by Fortissimo Capital, with the participation of Zeev Ventures, ICON Accelerator, Luxembourg-based Maor

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