A Life Rooted in Agriculture and Community Few names in California agriculture carry the weight of both experience and legacy like Nick Anderson, Western Division Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises and …
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
The tree nut industry is preparing for an important event on the agricultural calendar—the 2025 Western Tree Nut Association annual meeting. Scheduled to take place in Monterey, California, this gathering …
California “Fig Power”
99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up in the northwest part of Fresno, the …
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for 2025 could be 70 to 80,000 tons. …
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
California’s spring fig crop is shaping up to be promising, with both Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs expected to have a steady harvest this season. Growers anticipate the Black …
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
The Western Tree Net Association (WTNA) is gearing up for two major events in the coming months. The first is a membership mixer, scheduled for May 12 from 5:00 to …
Citrus vs. Tree Nuts
Mando Perez (PCA) the president, Kern County CAPCA, California Association of Pest Control Advisers says working with Citrus is much different than working with Tree Nuts. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
While legislatures claim to be working to address the impacts of California’s energy affordability crisis. Assembly Bill 942 is a major step in the wrong direction, according to the Western …
Bill to Ease Waste Reporting Rules for Nut Processors Advances
A bill aimed at easing state waste reporting requirements for certain agricultural businesses has cleared its first hurdle in the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1046, introduced by Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet …
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
The Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA), along with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), held the first in …
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% …
Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that walnuts meet its updated criteria for foods that can be labeled or identified as “healthy.” This change is designed to …
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
The California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced it has been awarded $7 million in funding from the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program’s (RAPP) second round of grants. The funding aims to expand …
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. California farmers are at the heart of global …