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Denfeld Nut Acquires Cascade Foods
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Denfeld Nut Acquires Cascade Foods

Hazelnut processing company Denfeld Nut acquired Cascade Foods. This merger will provide access to higher quality varieties and logistical support to growers and processors. Sean Denfeld spoke to Matthew Malcolm of Pacific Nut Producer to discuss the acquisition, and what it will mean for the hazelnut industry in the Willamette Valley. Watch this quick video […]

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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

September Orchard Tasks - Walnuts
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Walnuts

September Orchard Tasks – Walnuts

Walnut harvest is here, and the main goals for growers are clear: protect kernel quality, remove the crop quickly and continue preparing orchards for next season. The decisions made during …

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Hazelnuts

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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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Irrigation

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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