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From the Orchard: Family Roots and Innovation Drive Carriere Family Farms

The Carriere family has a long history in California agriculture. Bill Carriere is the fourth generation to head up the family farm. It’s just...

A Northern Perspective

April brings a clearer sense of the 2026 almond crop set and the beginnings of the walnut crop year. With reservoir volumes in good...

Produce Safety Rule Inspections Begin for Walnut Growers

The pre-harvest agricultural water requirements under the Produce Safety Rule kick in this year for small farms, producing $250,000 to $500,000 annually. Rules begin...

Global Trade and Retail Shifts Reshape Walnut Markets

From policy discussions in Brussels to U.S. grocery store shelves, an expanding list of forces is shaping the future of California walnuts. Trade policy...

A Peek at the California Legislative Session for 2026

As you sit and read this article, what comes to mind as the most pressing issues facing Californians today? Water? Cost of living? Homelessness?...

The Orchard Paradox: Modernizing Capital and Compliance for California’s Permanent Crops

For West Coast nut growers, permanence has always defined the business model. When an almond, walnut or pistachio tree is planted, it represents a...
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