New Early-Harvest Walnut Variety Released

Fewer plan on increasing production than in years past — and it’s no wonder.

Complexities aside, walnut growers enjoy more options as cloning research advances.

Almond, pistachio, and walnut face different circumstances when it comes to pricing – and not just because of COVID-19 or tariffs.

Researchers find that infection rates soar when hulls split and eventually invade the kernel.

After banning chlorpyrifos, California funds expansion in use of low-risk pest control practices.

Studies show that attracting birds with hedgerows and older trees can prove beneficial in reducing pests like codling moth.

Some growers are keeping an eye on prices, but for much of the nut market, things are still full steam ahead.

Leading experts in pest management say removing and destroying mummy nuts is the best way to break the life cycle of this major pest.

New restrictions take a chunk out of growing markets say apple, walnut, and almond stakeholders.

No grower wants to leave trees parched but starting too early in the season can lead to both root and crown diseases.

It’s a long road to developing disease-resistant rootstocks, but USDA-ARS research at the University of California, Davis is providing a great start for walnuts.

Just in the nick of time, walnut growers can add another weapon to their arsenal in battling this deadly foe.

Mating disruption doesn’t just affect those orchards directly involved; you need to consider the potential impact on nearby orchards.

Ordinance revisions to end cash sales, include a 10-day hold on payments.

Longtime industry veteran, former University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Joe Grant, takes the reins as Director of Research for the California Walnut Board.

An analysis of California walnut production from Rabobank Group details how a surge in production has led to […]

Walnut acreage in California is continuing its rapid growth with 2015 estimates at 365,000 acres, according to the […]

Most walnut orchards are pruned annually during the establishment phase – a costly, laborious endeavor. But, there has been some promising research showing that annual pruning might not be necessary.

While the situation seems to be improving, California still has about 5.5 million acre-feet less surface water storage than average for this time of year.