Given the weather and being aware that some growers are having difficulties with the changed moisture content standard and moisture measurement method for 2017 (8% whole-nut moisture) we have decided to treat the 2017 harvest as a transitional year as we move toward these standards, and allow some variation around these ideals. To that end, for 2017, walnuts will be accepted as meeting the moisture standards if they are below 9% whole-nut moisture OR if they are below 5.5% kernel moisture. We hope this will assist growers with the transition.

As always, if you require any further information / clarification please, in this instance, contact our GM, Shane, direct.