National Nut Grower

01/09/2026

🚨 Specialty crop growers are left hanging

USDA has rolled out bridge payments for row crops, but details for nuts, fruits, and vegetables are still pending.

Find out what’s next for specialty crops ➡️ https://nationalnutgrower.com/news/usda-bridge-payments-specialty-crops/

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Organic hazelnuts are gaining traction 📈

A USDA market grant is helping boost awareness, drive chef and buyer interest, and open doors for Oregon growers’ organic hazelnuts.

🌱Read how this funding is growing the market ➡️ https://nationalnutgrower.com/news/oregon-organic-hazelnuts-usda-grant-market-growth/

01/05/2026

🌱 Your trusted resource, year-round. The 2026 Buyers’ Guide is your one-stop shop for suppliers, products and services made for fruit and nut growers.

Find what you need to keep your operation running strong — anytime.

👉 https://nationalnutgrower.com/buyersguide.

01/02/2026

Rodent pressure is on the rise in nut orchards — from rats and ground squirrels to gophers and voles — and growers are adapting with integrated control strategies that go beyond a single tool.

Learn what experts recommend to protect trees, irrigation systems and yields ➡️ https://nationalnutgrower.com/article/rodent-control-crops-tree-nutorchards/

12/31/2025

Tree nut growers are navigating a shifting labor landscape in 2025 — with rising wages, regulatory pressures and mixed feelings about the H-2A program shaping decisions on the orchard floor.

See what growers told us about workforce challenges and how they’re planning for the future ➡️ https://nationalnutgrower.com/article/2025-labor-survey-report/

12/30/2025

Who can be nominated for the National Nut Grower Impact Awards?
✅ Growers
✅ Researchers
✅ Processors
✅ Suppliers
✅ Industry Advocates

If they’re driving innovation, showing leadership and giving back, they belong in this year’s class.
Nominate today!
DEADLINE: FEB. 6

https://nationalnutgrower.com/ImpactAwards

12/29/2025

🌱 UC Davis is asking pistachio growers for input on cover crops

Researchers want to understand how cover crops are used in California pistachio orchards and what growers think about them. Your feedback will help shape future soil health, water management and orchard sustainability research.

➡️ Get the details and take the survey: https://nationalnutgrower.com/news/uc-davis-pistachio-cover-crop-survey/

12/26/2025

🌟 Highlights from the 2025 Almond Conference

The annual gathering of growers, researchers and industry leaders was packed with insights on innovation, pollination, new varieties, policy challenges and market strategy — plus inspiring awards for leadership and technical excellence. Attendees also explored over 100 exhibits and connected on the latest tools and trends shaping the future of almond production.

👉 Get the full recap and key takeaways here: https://nationalnutgrower.com/news/2025-almond-conference-recap/

12/24/2025

🔍 Navel orangeworm management is going regional

Growers are adopting a regional IPM approach that shares trap and weather data across pistachio, almond and walnut orchards. With support from American Pistachio Growers and a $1 M grant, pilot networks and a Decision Aid System give growers real-time insights to optimize sprays and protect nut quality.

Get all the details now: https://nationalnutgrower.com/article/navel-orangeworm-regional-ipm-california/

12/23/2025

Need equipment, products or suppliers? Find everything you need — all in one place — with the 2026 Buyers’ Guide.

Save time, make smarter decisions and keep your operation growing.

👉 https://nationalnutgrower.com/buyersguide.

12/22/2025

Every industry has its rock stars, ours just happen to grow, pack and process nuts.
Help us find them!
Nominate a standout leader (or yourself!) for the National Nut Grower Impact Awards.

https://nationalnutgrower.com/ImpactAwards

DEADLINE: FEB. 6