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Almonds

Preparing for a Potentially Wetter Winter

Forecasts are pointing toward the possibility of a wetter-than-average winter across California as El Niño conditions develop in the Pacific. While seasonal forecasts are never certain and conditions can vary widely from one region to another, many growers are already thinking ahead about how additional rainfall could affect orchard management this fall, winter and spring. […]

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Almonds

September Orchard Tasks - Almonds
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Almonds

September Orchard Tasks – Almonds

Although almond harvest may be wrapping up, the work needed to prepare orchards for next season has already begun. Post-harvest priorities include monitoring for disease, irrigating trees, pruning and managing pests. Brent Holtz with the University of California Cooperative Extension advises growers to watch for red leaf blotch and rust. Bright orange spots on leaves […]

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Pistachios

September Orchard Tasks – Pistachios
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Pistachios

September Orchard Tasks – Pistachios

Pistachio harvest ended earlier than usual this year, but growers should not stop irrigating their orchards just yet. The early finish creates a longer post-harvest period before trees enter dormancy, making proper irrigation especially important. Research by Daniele Zaccaria, Mae Culumber and Anderson Safre of the University of California Cooperative Extension indicates that pistachio trees […]

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Walnuts

USDA to Purchase $30M in California Walnuts
Walnuts

USDA to Purchase $30M in California Walnuts

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) voiced its support for the USDA’s intent to purchase $30 million of California walnuts through Section 32 authority. The announcement, made Aug. 24 by USDA, is part of Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, which authorizes USDA to purchase agricultural commodities for domestic nutritional assistance programs such as […]

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Hazelnuts

New Products Being Developed to Sell Oregon Hazelnuts
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Hazelnuts

New Products Being Developed to Sell Oregon Hazelnuts

George Packing Company is looking at new products, from spreads to confectioneries, to market and sell Oregon hazelnuts. These efforts are enabling consumers to enjoy hazelnuts in ways not previously imagined. Northwest Hazelnut Company Sales Director Aaron McGraw spoke with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer about some of the latest goods coming out of […]

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Pecans

Pecans Shipped to China Must Pay Anti-Dumping Fees
Pecans

Pecans Shipped to China Must Pay Anti-Dumping Fees

As of Aug. 11, 2026, importers of pecans from the United States and Mexico must pay provisional anti-dumping duties, in the form of deposits, following a preliminary ruling by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Aug. 10. Imports from the United States are subject to a deposit rate of 54.3% of the product value, […]

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Pest & Disease

California Growers Have a New Enemy That’s Spreading Fast
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California Growers Have a New Enemy That’s Spreading Fast

Golden Mussels have been a silent threat California growers since they arrived in the Delta in 2024. These mollusks reproduce at an alarming rate and don’t require saltwater, meaning they are now clogging up irrigation systems and depriving crops of an already scarce water supply. Jason McKee from Greenleaf Ag spoke with Matthew Malcolm from […]

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