Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

12/31/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/30/in-season-orchard-hedging-to-cut-labor-costs-maintain-double-density-hazelnut-planting/

Ag labor and other input costs continue rising, while the returns growers are getting for their crops just aren’t keeping up. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Oregon hazelnut grower Jimmy Lee to discuss how he’s combatting the rising costs with new innovative farming practices and maintaining his double-density planted orchard. Watch this brief interview and read more about Jimmy in the January issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company Hazelnuts for their industry support.

Ag labor and other input costs continue rising, while the returns growers are getting for their crops just aren’t keeping up. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Oregon …

12/28/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/28/alicia-rockwell-elected-new-almond-board-of-california-chair/

The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors elected Alicia Rockwell to be the new chair of the Board. Rockwell will take over the role on Jan. 1 from …

12/28/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/28/ca-walnut-commission-awarded-7-million-in-2nd-round-of-usdas-regional-ag-promotion-program/

The California Walnut Commission, representing more than 4,600 California walnut growers, mostly multi-generational family farms, and approximately 70 handlers, is pleased to announce it has been awarded $7 million in …

12/28/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/28/american-pistachio-growers-receives-federal-funding-to-fuel-global-market-growth/

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced recently that funds were available via the Regional Agricultural Promotions Program (RAPP) to drive exports of U.S. commodities. American Pistachio Growers is …

12/24/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/23/walnuts-deemed-healthy-by-the-u-s-food-drug-administration/

Walnuts meet the updated definition for a “healthy” food based on the important role they play in recommended dietary patterns, according to the much-anticipated announcement from the U.S. Food and …

12/12/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/11/can-whole-orchard-recycling-suppress-w**d-establishment-in-new-orchards/

Recent research has shown many potential benefits of utilizing whole orchard recycling (WOR) when removing an orchard. Instead of burning the wood produced in orchard removal, WOR involves chipping the …

12/12/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/11/almond-alliance-responds-to-proposed-endangered-species-protection-for-monarch-butterfly/

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). According to the proposed listing rule, its …

12/12/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/11/new-marketing-assistance-now-available-for-specialty-crop-producers/

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher …

12/09/2024

We look forward to seeing friends at the Almond Board of California this week. Please join us after hours at Cafeteria 15L for the Duarte Nursery After Party!

Thank you to Pacific Nut Producer, for joining us in hosting the Duarte After Party at the Almond Conference next week! We're looking forward to seeing everyone there, remember to bring your conference badge for admission!
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12/07/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/06/electrical-w**d-control-ewc-in-organic-almonds-and-blueberries/

Two years ago, I shared my first blog about the Zasso electrical w**d control (EWC) unit—a tractor-mounted device powered by the tractor’s PTO. (My first blog about the basic of …

12/02/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/12/02/postharvest-state-of-the-california-walnut-industry-highlights-improving-market/

Did you miss the State of the Walnut Industry address at Malcolm Media’s recent Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo in Fresno or the Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock? Following his presentation, Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnuts Board & Commission met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share highlights from this year’s walnut harvest and improving global market conditions. Watch this brief interview, and read the full State of the Industry report in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

Did you miss the State of the Walnut Industry address at Malcolm Media’s recent Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo in Fresno or the Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock? …

11/26/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/11/25/blue-diamond-growers-honors-bill-brush-releases-annual-report/

Blue Diamond Growers held their 114th Annual Meeting on Nov. 20 in Modesto, CA. President and CEO, Kai Bockmann, highlighted the farmer-owned cooperative’s successes over the last year and the progress made against its strategic growth …

11/26/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/11/25/california-almond-acreage-drops-again-in-2024/

California’s total almond acreage dropped again in 2024, making three years in a row that acreage has decreased, something that has not happened since at least 1995, according to a …

11/22/2024

Supporting the next generation of farmers in sustainable stewardship of the land is a priority for Setton Farms, the second largest pistachio processor in the United States. That is why they have partnered with the Future Farmers of America Tulare Chapter to support their agricultural programs while...

11/21/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/11/21/blue-diamond-growers-awarded-national-ffas-distinguished-service-citation-for-giving-tuesday-contributions

Blue Diamond Growers was recently awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Citation by the National FFA Organization at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The Distinguished Service …

11/19/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/11/19/hazelnut-growers-bargaining-association-market-forecast/

Oregon hazelnut growers are pleased with improving market conditions this year, especially after wrapping up potentially a record large 2024 harvest. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Terry Ross from the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association to discuss factors influencing what growers will be receiving in return for their crop and the association’s critical role in negotiating fair prices. Watch this brief interview and stay current on hazelnut industry news by reading your monthly issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company Hazelnuts for their industry support.

Oregon hazelnut growers are pleased with improving market conditions this year, especially after wrapping up potentially a record large 2024 harvest. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Terry …

11/19/2024

https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/11/19/setton-farms-acquires-50-owl-boxes-from-tulare-ffa/

Supporting the next generation of farmers in sustainable stewardship of the land is a priority for Setton Farms, the second largest pistachio processor in the United States. That is why they have partnered with the Future Farmers of America Tulare Chapter to support their agricultural programs while distributing 50 student-made owl boxes across their farming operations. Watch this brief interview with Mike Smith and Jared Castle meeting with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network during the owl box exchange to learn more.

Supporting the next generation of farmers in sustainable stewardship of the land is a priority for Setton Farms, the second largest pistachio processor in the United States. That is why …

11/12/2024

Today, we pause to honor and thank the courageous men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your dedication and resilience are an inspiration to us all, and we are forever grateful for the freedoms you have protected. From all of us at Malcolm Media Production, thank you for your service and commitment. 🇺🇸