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Cathy Burns joins SCFBA as co-chair

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) announced that Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), has joined the coalition as a co-chair. Burns joins sitting co-c

House bill would protect organic industry’s future

Despite the chaos of the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan effort is underway to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve. H.R. 5973, the Continuous Improvement and Accoun

ZAG Technical Services hosts educational sessions at IFPA

ZAG Technical Services (ZAG), an IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider in the Ag industry, will host two exclusive whiteboard education sessions on the "Anatomy of a Cyberattac

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance endorses legislation

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other p
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Blue Diamond Almond releases Oct. 18 update

Blue Diamond Almond Growers provided a market update on Oct. 18, 2023, which indicated the during September, almond shipments were within expectations at 217.7 million pounds. This figure is 2.7% high

SCFBA endorses legislation addressing nutrition, organics

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and
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WBA revises minimum price recommendation, up 70 cents per pound

The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) revised its minimum price recommendation as it is optimistic about 2023 crop quality and grower pricing. Based on a revised volume estimate and superior quality

California Walnut Objective Measurement Report releases update on walnut production forecast

The 2023 California walnut production forecast released on Sep. 1, 2023 was revised on Oct. 4, 2023. The update reflects additional acreage removal information, according to the USDA National Agricult
A tree shaker harvests walnuts in a San Joaquin County orchard. Thanks to milder summer temperatures and more rain this year, California walnut farmers agree their crop is much improved over the 2022 harvest. Their eyes remain on market prices and how much buyers are willing to pay. Photo by Ching Lee.

Growers look to higher prices for walnuts

After a late-season heat wave pummeled their 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year. Favorable growing conditions and increased rainfall have allowe

USDA extends specialty crop grants deadline

The USDA has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Applications (RFA). The Specialty Crop Multi-State Program RFAs must be submitted electronically through w

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