The 2009 walnut harvest, currently underway in the California Central Valley, is estimated to be 415,000 short tons according to USDA NASS California Field Office estimates FOLSOM, California (September 4, 2009) – The 2009 walnut harvest, currently underway in the California Central Valley, is estimated to be 415,000 short tons…

As the 2010 harvest begins in California’s Central Valley, NASS predicts the annual yield to be 510,000 short tons, demonstrating a record production that is 17% larger than 2009’s crop of 437,000 and more than double the crop production from the year 2000. 2010 NASS Crop Estimate Announced FOLSOM, Calif….

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a perfect time to focus on the importance of nutrition in the fight against this disease. New animal research published in Cancer Investigation, indicates eating 2 oz. of walnuts may prevent prostate cancer tumor incidence and progression. Researchers at the University of Texas…

Celebrate National Nutrition Month by sharing the "What’s Your Nutrition IQ?" challenge with your clients! Celebrate National Nutrition Month by taking the "What’s Your Nutrition IQ?" challenge. Each week throughout the month of March, tell your clients to visit the www.walnuts.org to test their nutrition savvy and be entered for…

The Research Dietary Practice Group and the California Walnut Commission invite you to our Pre-FNCE event: Foods That Make You Fertile: Nutritional Advice for Women and Men Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 1- 3 PM Earn 1 Free CE credit Hilton Americas, Houston; Ballroom of the Americas D Victoria Maizes,…

*Preliminary animal research has been investigating the potential benefit walnuts may have on fighting a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, and colorectal. Please note, that these animal studies are provided as background and used to formulate hypotheses for additional research needed to determine the effects on humans. Considering an…