June 9, 2022

Recap of USDA Federal Marketing Order Hearing

The California Walnut Board, which administers the Federal Marketing Order, has recommended proposed amendments to the Order. The Board’s proposed amendments would modify quality control...
June 9, 2022

Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Update, On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) – Visits Happening for Walnut Growers

On-Farm Readiness Reviews (prerequisite farm walk-through) are happening, which began with leafy and brassica vegetables, other fruits and vegetables, and more. The CDFA Produce Safety...
June 9, 2022

USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon...
May 9, 2022

CWC Drives Sales in Japan Through Gut Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has given greater-than-ever attention to health, in particular immunity enhancement. Currently, there is no direct link between walnut intake and immunity enhancement;...
May 9, 2022

CWB Production Research: Converting industry assessments into science-based orchard innovation

Production research is delivering significant payback for grower investment, evident at any California walnut orchard. California Walnut Board research goes back nearly five decades, and...
April 11, 2022

Q&A: Spotlight on Brent Barton of Barton Ranch, Inc.

Brent Barton, Barton Ranch, Inc. Escalon, CA Multi-generational California walnut grower Brent Barton shares his thoughts on why he serves on the California Walnut Board,...
April 11, 2022

California Walnut Board Marketing Order Update: Status & Next Steps

The California Walnut Board (CWB) has been actively working to update the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. As part of the process, the USDA...
April 11, 2022

6 Ways Walnuts Are Promoted as an Excellent Source of Plant-Based Omega-3 ALA

During Nutrition Month in March, consumers and health professionals were encouraged to consume walnuts for their excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid, 2.5...
March 11, 2022

Supply Chain Disruptions Impact Industry – Part 2 of 2

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global trade and have a significant impact on movement of the 2021 crop. These issues have also affected your...
March 11, 2022

Third Year of the Power of 3 – Oh-Mega!

For the third consecutive year and during the third month of the year, the California Walnut Commission (CWC) is conducting its annual “Power of 3”...
February 22, 2022

CA Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) Releases Report on California’s Climate Policies and Impacts to Agriculture

At the end of 2021, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released its annual report on the economic impacts and benefits of the state’s greenhouse...
February 18, 2022

Sacramento Valley Cover Crop Tour

Join us for a tour of several cover crop sites in the Sacramento Valley including orchards and annual crop fields. Cover crop species, cultivars and...
February 18, 2022

6 Ways Walnut Consumption Is Being Promoted During American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, an opportune time for walnuts to be at the forefront of people’s minds and the top of their grocery lists...
May 17, 2021

4th Annual American Heart Month Retail Program

The California Walnut Board wrapped up its fourth annual American Heart Month program in February. At the core of the program is a national retail...
May 17, 2021

CWB/CWC Conference Session Recap

The CWC is actively involved in advocacy issues impacting public policy, pending regulation, walnut market growth and expansion. The CWB is taking actions to be...
May 17, 2021

CWB Production Research Committee Report and Updates

Each year, the California Walnut Board’s Production Research Committee (PRC) meets in early March to review and discuss funding recommendations for proposals submitted for consideration...
May 17, 2021

Industry Spotlight – Dave Keyawa, Keyawa Orchards Inc.

Our Industry Spotlight highlights one of our own within the industry, and this month, we are featuring Dave Keyawa of Keyawa Orchards Inc. We hope...
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