Nuts
Bills support specialty crop group’s Farm Bill priorities
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers, has endorsed legislation that addresses several key priorities in the 2023 Farm Bill. Recent bills align... more »
Kelp-based fertilizer Afrikelp aids in managing heat stress
The record-breaking heat this summer has focused attention on measures to stay cool and safe, especially for those who work outside in agriculture and other industries. Heat can also adversely affect the crops those workers... more »
California growers react to India’s plan to end tariffs on apples, nuts
India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products is seen as a positive development, but with some trade impacts remaining, farmers and agricultural exporters say it may take time to regain market... more »
Growers approve continuing Georgia pecan commission assessment
Georgia’s pecan growers have voted to continue funding the Georgia Pecan Commission through grower assessments. In balloting that was conducted from May 1-30, the Peach State’s pecan growers approved the continuation of the one cent... more »
India to lift tariffs on U.S. apples, almonds, walnuts
India is lifting retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, almonds and walnuts, after the two nations agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. The tariffs were in response to the U.S. Section... more »
UPL introduces two pesticides to North America
UPL, Cary, North Carolina, has introduced two insecticides, SHENZI 700 WG and SHENZI 400 SC, to the North American market. SHENZI 700 WG and 400 SC provide growers with proven solutions to protect crops against... more »
Rabobank report upbeat on fruit, tree nuts
As with producers of most crops, U.S. fruit and tree nut growers have faced challenges including higher input costs and logistical challenges in recent years, but according to a Rabobank report, there are positive developments... more »
Honeybee outlook worst in almost 20 years
Honeybees are the primary pollinator for many fruit and seed crops in Washington State. Since 2005 much has been written about the challenges honeybees face with the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Most beekeepers and... more »
