FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org (Folsom, CA) – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the o;icial 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The 2024 California walnut production is forecasted at 670,000 tons (607,814 MT), down 19% from 2023’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org The California Walnut Commission, representing more than 4,600 California walnut growers, mostly multi-generational family farms, and nearly 70 handlers, is pleased to announce it has been awarded $7 million in funding as part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to…

Registered dietitian, nutrition expert and media personality Joy Bauer recently highlighted walnuts on the TODAY Show as part of her ongoing Superfood Friday segment. The segment shared a handful of nut snacks that’ll help viewers stay energized, including an Oatmeal Cookie Walnut Butter. Joy highlights walnuts’ omega-3 ALA and various…

The McNamara family, owners of Sierra Orchards in Winters, California, were featured on PBS’ America’s Heartland. The segment walks viewers through the walnut harvest process and shares the family’s focus on sustainable agriculture practices to continue farming for generations to come. Watch the full segment here.

Nutrition expert and registered dietitian Joy Bauer hosts a heart health quiz on the TODAY show, with four of her favorite recipes for American Heart Month. What’s on the menu? A creamy roasted red pepper-walnut dip, a lentil-veggie stew, a zesty lemon vinaigrette and a sweet potato shepherd’s pie. View…

Bakery & Snacks discusses how California walnuts add depth and crunch due to their distinct texture and rich flavor, and are easily incorporated into baked goods, snacks or as a topper. Check out the article from Bakery & Snacks to learn more.