walnuts

Regenerative practices have yielded Unruh Walnut Farms big dividends in chemical savings

Unruh Walnut Farms shifted into regenerative farming, which resulted in enhanced biodiversity and soil health in the 193- acre walnut orchard. more »

Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »

Field Day set to address Pacific flatheaded borer threat in walnuts

Walnut growers in Stanislaus County are invited to a field day organized by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) on Nov. 21 to tackle the increasing impact of the Pacific flathead... more »

California walnut crop update optimistic with strong quality, high demand

The California Walnut Commission has provided an optimistic mid-harvest update on the 2024 walnut crop, reporting good progress and strong quality across varieties, including the popular Chandler vari... more »

Carriere Family Farms navigates a new era in walnut production

Carriere Family Farms possesses decades of growing, processing, selling and shipping quality inshell and kernel walnuts around the world. The Glenn, California, family operation grows and proce... more »

UC Davis study reveals wildfire smoke cuts nut yields by 50%, putting trees at risk

Orchard trees in California are at risk from long-term smoke exposure due to massive wildfires, which can reduce nut production by up to 50%, according to a new study from the University of California... more »

A new nut processing group collaborate to offer solutions for Northern California tree nut industry

Key Technology, WECO, PPM Technologies and Multiscan have joined forces to launch the Northern California Nut Processing Group, offering specialized equipment and expert support for the region’s nut... more »

USDA releases California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report, production expected to drop

California walnut production is expected to drop 19% this year, with the USDA forecasting 670,000 tons for 2024, down from 824,000 tons in 2023 in its 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report. more »

Tree nut prices show mixed trends

Tree nut markets experienced varied price movements in the week ending Aug. 23, according to Stratamarkets market update that included information on almonds, walnuts, pecans and other nut crops. Alm... more »

Increased demand helps organic walnuts

Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher... more »