Joining the Walnut Bargaining Association may be the most important thing you can do to help raise walnut prices for farmers. The WBA believes that by uniting together, working cooperatively with our handlers and marketers walnut growers stand the best chance of success.
Why would you rely on coffee shop talk to get information on walnut pricing? The WBA collects only verifiable information on grower prices. That’s why the pricing information collected by the WBA is considered the most accurate data available.
WBA members can use the WBA’s accurate information on pricing to make decisions about what handlers to work with OR to negotiate a better price from your current handler.
When more walnut growers join the WBA, the more accurate our grower pricing data becomes and the more WBA can help you get the best price for your walnuts. We all benefit from the most accurate market intelligence we can get!
As a member, you’ll receive the following information sent via regular mail throughout the year:
Preseason Market Analysis with updates on current walnut inventories, pre-season crop estimate, initial analysis of market conditions and anticipated grower pricing.
WBA Economic Analysis Report provides in-depth analysis of world walnut market conditions and initial recommended grower pricing by variety for the coming year.
Note: A printed copy of WBA’s Economic Analysis Report is mailed to approximately 50 businesses with interests in the walnut industry. This includes all major walnut handlers and marketers.
WBA members are mailed a summary of this report, which includes the recommended pricing information. Copies of the full report are available to any member upon request.
First Quarter Market Outlook Report includes a progress report to update members on walnut market conditions around the world and how the current crop is moving along with information on any developing important supply chain issues, walnut volume and inventories or other pertinent information.
Grower Price Analysis Report contains the WBA’s report on current year grower prices paid by major walnut handlers by variety along with analysis on quality adjustments.
Note: WBA members may reach out to WBA for additional insights and information to ensure you understand how the prices you received compare across the industry. This information may be especially useful if you’re looking to renegotiate with your handler.
Membership in the Walnut Bargaining Association means you’ll be updated with information several times per year. It also means we will be asking you to share pricing information with us. Please note that all information is confidential. We do not publish our updates and reports online, but you may request a copy to be mailed to you at any time.
Key members of the Walnut Bargaining Association who are walnut growers themselves collect information on grower prices from among California walnut farmers.
The preferred method for submitting information to the WBA is for growers to provide a copy of the pay stubs they receive from handlers. Your name, address and ranch information should be redacted as information collected from growers is protected to ensure anonymity.
Please keep in mind that the more accurate the payment data is that we receive from members – the more effective we can be at determining where grower pricing should be. And, the more information we receive from growers – the better we will be at providing realistic price recommendations and comparisons.