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Reiter Study

October 28, 2013

New research publishes in Cancer Investigation examining the effect of walnuts on prostate cancer. Learn more about this animal research out of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. New research publishes in Cancer Investigation examining the effect of walnuts on prostate cancer….

Report from Washington: Farm Bill and MAP Update

October 28, 2013

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is the largest commodity recipient of MAP funds in the state, at approximately $4 million annually. Although the MAP program is authorized, a Congressional Continuing Resolution is needed to fund the remainder of the fiscal year. When asked about the state of things in Washington,…

Health Research Update

October 28, 2013

Read more about the association of walnut consumption and type 2 diabetes! Walnut consumption is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women1 published in the Journal of Nutrition. Dr. Frank Hu and colleagues from the Harvard School of Public Health share, utilizing the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS)…

In Memory of Turner L. Oyloe

October 28, 2013

It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Turner L. Oyloe who led the California Walnut Board and Commission from May 1987 through July 1995. January 12, 1932 – April 9, 2013 It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Turner L….

Interview with Bill Carriere, Grades & Standards Committee Chairman

October 28, 2013

The Carriere family has been farming in California since 1890 and we have been growing walnuts since the early 1960s. We are proud to now be growers, processors, handlers and marketers of California walnuts. Describe your involvement with the walnut industry and a brief history of Carriere Family Farms. The…

New Health Research

October 28, 2013

New England Journal of Medicine reports PREDIMED ‘s positive findings on Mediterranean diet, and a new Harvard study reports walnut consumption to be linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women. New England Journal of Medicine Reports PREDIMED Findings Published by the New England Journal of Medicine, findings…

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