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The Almond Conference poised to offer a variety of sessions for almond industry

Registration is now open for The Almond Conference 2024, launching on Dec. 10, and is open to all almond industry professionals. Conference sessions are open to all registrants, both attendees ... more »

Almond Board’s AgNeighbors Program boosts pest management through collaboration

The Almond Board of California has piloted a new community-driven initiative, AgNeighbors, to help almond growers tackle their top pest, the navel orangeworm (NOW). Led by Jesse Roseman, the progra... more »

“Force for Fresh” Atlanta IFPA global produce show 

IFPA's recent global produce show was touted as a "Force for Fresh." The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's be... more »

Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects

The value of farmland in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, California’s agricultural heartland, has fallen rapidly this year as commodity prices lag and implementation of the state’s Sustainable Gr... more »

Editor’s Letter: Technology innovations

Welcome to National Nut Grower’s September/October issue! As harvest season is wrapping up, there is always time for growers to think about technology and how it can assist in so many tasks and also... more »

Almond Conference set to highlight state of industry, achievements

The Almond Board (ABC) will host the Almond Conference (TAC) on Dec. 10-12 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California. This annual event focuses on the industry, research and education. more »

Organic, climate-smart, regenerative: What’s the difference?

Organic, climate-smart, regenerative — these are terms now regularly heard in the agriculture industry, but do farmers actually know what they mean, how they work and the importance they have on an ... more »

APC, APPB focus on moving pecans away from and breaking out of stereotypical holiday role

The American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) and American Pecan Council (APC) continue to hear great feedback on the Unified Pecan Promotion Plan. This plan includes four initiatives aimed at helping inc... more »

APG opens 2025 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference registration

The American Pistachio Growers (APG) has opened registration for the 2025 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference. The annual event will be held Feb. 24-26, 2025 at the Monterey Conference Center in M... more »

Georgia growers urged to prepare for hurricane Helene

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is urging farmers to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexic... more »