Hammons Products Co. Extends Black Walnut Harvest, Boosts Buying Price Amid Weather Delays
Hammons Products Co. in Springfield, MO, has extended its black walnut harvest buying season through November 30th and increased the buying price to $16 per 100 pounds due to a delayed nut drop caused by warm, dry autumn weather.
Springfield, MO, November 2, 2026 —
Hammons Products Co., based in Springfield, Missouri, has announced an extension of its annual black walnut harvest buying season. The company will now continue purchasing walnuts through November 30th. This extension comes as the region experiences a delayed nut drop, attributed to prevailing warm and dry autumn weather conditions.
In conjunction with the extended buying period, Hammons Products Co. has also raised its buying price for black walnuts. The new price is set at $16 per 100 pounds. This adjustment reflects the challenges presented by the weather patterns impacting the typical harvest schedule and availability of nuts.
The company’s decision to extend the season and increase the purchase price aims to accommodate growers affected by the unseasonably warm and dry climate, which has slowed the natural release of walnuts from trees. Black walnut harvesters will now have additional time to collect and sell their yields under the revised terms. Hammons Products Co. has historically been a significant buyer of black walnuts, processing them for various markets. The specifics of the total quantity expected or the exact impact of the weather on the overall harvest volume were not detailed.
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