Each year, many experimental trials are conducted on university campuses and labs, at research field stations, and in growers’ orchards. This work is conducted by campus-based university and USDA scientists, UC Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, graduate students, post-docs, and a myriad of student and staff helpers. Some of…

Keep up with the latest in the walnut industry. See the list of all the UC Extension Service Meetings as well as a couple others at which CWC will be exhibiting. Upcoming SHOWs Friday, January 16, 2015 West Coast Nut Grower Guide Walnut Show, Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds Tuesday-Thursday, February 3-5,…

The California Walnut Board and Commission will be conducting elections for the upcoming term beginning September 1, 2015. California Walnut Board Elections The California Walnut Board is conducting its biennial election of walnut growers and handlers statewide to serve as members and alternates for the next two-year term beginning on…

By Lynn Morgan Data from the 2012 Agricultural Census, shows that the primary owner/operators of our farms in California are white males. For example, of all farms in California, 18% are owned and operated by women, implying that the remaining 82% are operated by men. Regarding race and ethnicity of…

The European Union (EU) recently revised the definition of the residues included under the limits for the pesticide fosetyl-al (Aliette). While fosetyl-al is not approved for use on bearing walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, the expanded EU definition includes, under the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL), phosphite-containing products, such as potassium phosphite,…

Cancer and its contributing factors were the subject of multiple walnut research studies this year. Among the most compelling results were findings on the relationship between walnuts and both breast and prostate cancer, as well as walnuts’ anti-inflammatory properties. It’s important to note, these cell and animal studies are provided…