New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found a diet containing as much as 6% walnuts (equivalent to 1 oz in humans) was able to reverse age-related motor and cognitive deficits in aged rats. WHAT: New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found a diet containing…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA’s intention to purchase turkey, pork, lamb, and walnut products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Billy Cox (202) 720-8998 billy.cox@ams.usda.gov AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC NUTRITION PROGRAMS, RANCHERS AND FARMERS Assistance to Benefit Turkey, Pork, Lamb and Walnut Industries WASHINGTON, March…

WASHINGTON, DC — New research funded by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has found evidence that a daily dose of walnuts – equal to two servings a day in humans – reduces the growth of breast cancer tumors in mice. WASHINGTON, DC — New research funded by the…

The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a modest amount of walnut, Marshall University researchers report in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Huntington, W.VA (September 1, 2011) – The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a…

The California Walnut Board’s commitment to nutrition education continues through a new partnership with HealthCorps® (www.healthcorps.org), a proactive health movement founded and chaired by Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show" and vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. March 18, 2010 (San Francisco) –…

Today, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service California Field Office released the annual crop estimate for walnuts, predicting the annual yield to be 470,000 short tons. 2012 NASS Crop Estimate Announced FOLSOM, Calif. (September 4, 2012) – Today, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service California Field Office released the annual…