The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board. Nominees are needed to fill six seats for members whose terms end on Sep. 30, 2023, and one vacant seat with a term that ends on Sep. 30, 2024.
The American Pecan Promotion Board is seeking nominees for the following seats:
Four producer seats representing the Western Region
Two importer seats
One vacant producer seat representing the Central Region
Members appointed to the producer and importer seats will serve three-year terms. The member appointed to the vacant seat will serve a one-year term.
The Western Region consists of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, plus any states in the U.S. whose land mass is in the Mountain or Pacific Time zones, plus any U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean. The Central Region consists of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, plus any U.S. state with the majority of its land mass is in the Central Time Zone.
The board is made up of 17 industry members including ten producers and seven importers.
To serve on the board, producers and importers must have produced or imported more than 50,000 pounds of inshell pecans (25,000 pounds of shelled pecans), on average, for four fiscal periods. Producers who produce pecans in more than one region may seek nomination only in the region in which they produce the majority of their pecans.
AMS policy is that diversity of the boards, councils and committees it oversees should reflect the diversity of its industries in terms of the experience of members, methods of production and distribution, marketing strategies, and other distinguishing factors, including but not limited to individuals from historically underserved communities, that will bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. Throughout the full nomination process, the industry must conduct extensive outreach, paying particular attention to reaching underserved communities, and consider the diversity of the population served and the knowledge, skills and abilities of the members to serve a diverse population.
Since 1966, Congress has authorized industry-funded research and promotion boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight to 22 boards. The oversight ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity, and is paid for by industry assessments.
American Pistachio Growers announced today that world-renowned Chef Martin Yan will join their team as a global brand ambassador. The news comes just ahead of the Pistachio Industry Annual Conference in Carlsbad, California, where Yan is slated to teach more than 1,000 pistachio farmers how to prepare his trademark Kung Pao Chicken with Pistachios themselves.
With a career spanning over four decades, Chef Yan has traveled around the world, sharing the best of Chinese and American culture, food, and tips for personal enrichment with multiple generations of audiences. Chef Yan brings diverse culinary expertise and award-winning experiences that span several continents. His grand vision is shaped from experiences working on over 3,500 culinary and travel TV shows, 32 cookbooks, and several restaurants in North America and Asia. Today, Chef Yan is one of the most recognizable Chinese American icons in mass media. He is a tireless promoter of many social causes and cross-cultural exchanges between Asia and North America. He has been named culinary ambassador for the cities of Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, China. For his efforts, Chef Yan has been awarded multiple James Beard Awards throughout his career, including the prestigious lifetime achievement award in 2022.
“Singing the praise of American-grown pistachios comes to me naturally. Their rich taste, texture, nutritional value, and beautiful pistachio-green color make pistachios the perfect ingredient for any global cuisine, and certainly in my Asian dishes,” said Chef Martin Yan. “I’m looking forward to showing all our growers—and food lovers around the world—that they can cook like Yan with American pistachios!”
“Through our various international media events, Chef Yan has already reached more than 2.5 billion consumers in Asia, demonstrating how pistachios grown in the American West enhance any cuisine’s flavor and nutritional profile. A beloved Californian and citizen of the world, we are honored to have him represent our product and our hard-working growers,” said Haiying Zhang, Director, Asian Markets for American Pistachio Growers.
As a global brand Ambassador, Yan will impart knowledge and culinary skills that enhance and expand American pistachios usage to consumers and culinary professionals around the world. He will lead cooking demonstrations, participate in media events, and engage with consumers on social media platforms around the globe.
About American Pistachio Growers
American Pistachio Growers is a voluntary non-profit trade association representing pistachio growers, processors and industry partners in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. For more information, visit www.AmericanPistachios.org.
Elections for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors have launched for the 2023-2024 crop year with the call to all candidates to file their petitions or declarations of candidacy by April 1, 2023.
The industry will choose for one independent grower position and two independent handler positions on the ABC Board of Directors in voting that starts April 21 and ends May 25. Alternate seats for those spots are also open, plus a second grower alternate seat, currently empty, is also up for election.
To be considered for an independent grower or alternate seat, candidates must be a grower and must submit a petition signed by at least 15 independent almond growers (as verified by ABC). Independent handler and alternate candidates must declare their intention in writing to ABC.
All details, documents, open positions, the election timeline and deadlines, and frequently asked questions can be found at Almonds.com/Elections. All petitions and declarations must state the position for which the candidate is running and be sent to abcbodelections@almondboard.com or printed and mailed to ABC, 1150 9th St., Suite 1500, Modesto, CA 95354. The deadline for all filings is April 1. Potential candidates who’d like more information can contact ABC at abcbodelections@almondboard.com.
“The ABC Board of Directors is tremendously important to the success of our industry,” said ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott. “More than 7,600 growers and 100 handlers count on them to guide the work of the Almond Board and to help the industry navigate these complicated times.”
The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety.
Getting involved provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to domestic and international audiences through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety.
ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to consider running for a position on the Board of Directors to reflect the diversity of the industry it serves.
From lattes to cocktails, fashion and even paint colors, pistachios are having a moment. Food industry leaders like Baum + Whiteman and Lyons Magnus recently predicted pistachios would be the top nut of 2023 in food trend research, and outlets like Forbes and Eat This, Not That! all covered the news. Beyond the taste and nutritional benefits of the nut, trends are extending into the color – and even smell – of pistachios, with the nutty aroma now being used in candles and perfumes.
Looking back at where the pistachio craze began, the pandemic forced consumers to reevaluate their health and wellbeing; people were forced to consider not only what they ate and how it affected them, but also how it affected the planet. The result was a movement toward plant-based proteins, and as a source of complete protein, pistachios fit the bill. Further, the sustainability of pistachios stands out from other crops; pistachios are a permanent crop that spans generations of farmers and as a high desert plant, are relatively drought tolerant.
“Pistachios aren’t just the hottest snack, their surging popularity is because of research that shows their unique health benefits,” said Judy Hirigoyen, VP of Global Marketing for American Pistachio Growers trade association. “They’re a complete protein which is the quality of protein usually found in animal proteins. Further, thanks to a recently published study by Cornell University, we now know they’re also very high in antioxidants. In fact, they rival the level of antioxidant capacity you’d find in blueberries, pomegranates and red wine.”
American Pistachio Growers is the entity that is responsible for consumer education globally, something that’s been easy to do with myriad scientific studies that keep coming from around the world.
“Shipments of American-grown pistachios to export markets continue to grow in double digits,” said Hirigoyen. “We know the educational efforts are working,” said Hirigoyen, citing an analysis of shipments from the U.S. to key export markets from 2016 through 2021. “In the export markets where we promote the research, shipments grew by 36 percent on average.”
About American Pistachio Growers
American Pistachio Growers is a non-profit trade association representing more than 865 members who are pistachio growers, processors and industry partners in California, Arizona and New Mexico. American-grown pistachios are sold under many quality brand names internationally, so look for country of origin on packaging. For more information, visit AmericanPistachios.org.
The sun is rising again for increased U.S. export trade opportunities in “Land of the Rising Sun”. Japan has a well-developed food retail market that demands high-quality, high-value agricultural and food products. Despite reduced economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, trade data show that agricultural imports have remained resilient (with growth opportunities for California tree nuts in particular). As Japan’s top supplier of agricultural products, the United States is a stable and reliable partner with a long-standing relationship. Although competition in Japan has intensified in recent years, U.S. suppliers can find many opportunities to market consumer-oriented products that follow Japanese retail trends. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) maintains a website to help U.S. food and beverage exporters to navigate the Japanese market: USDAJapan.org.
Macroeconomic Perspective
Japan is a high-income country with a population of 125.7 million people. It is one of the most highly urbanized countries in the world with more than 90 percent of the population living in urban areas. With the third-largest economy in the world, behind only the United States and China, Japan has a highly diversified manufacturing and service economy. According to household data from IHS Markit, 95 percent of Japanese households, approximately 51.6 million households, have incomes higher than $20,000 at purchasing power parity. In 2021, Japan had a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita at purchasing power parity of $42,940. According to the latest International Monetary Fund forecast, real GDP growth is projected at 1.6 percent in 2023 and 1.3 percent in 2024.
Since the initial response to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the Government of Japan’s containment measures and consumers’ risk-averse behaviors limited economic activity. However, in the third quarter of 2022, Japan loosened border controls, boosting economic activity and seeking to reconnect with the world. Since October 2022, visa-free tourism resumed for U.S. citizens While Japan’s economic recovery continues, challenges remain. Japan’s lack of natural resources, including agricultural land, makes the country susceptible to external pressures such as food and energy prices. For example, price shocks from Russia’s war in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions have impacted domestic purchasing power. Increased prices have subdued household confidence and real income. Also, from a demographic perspective, Japan not only has an aging population but also a declining population. This trend continues to limit economic growth and presents fiscal policy challenges.
Japan & Agricultural Trade
Despite various challenges and an uncertain global economic environment, Japan’s agricultural trade, particularly agricultural imports, has been resilient because these imports play a crucial role in Japan’s domestic food supply. According to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries annual report, Japan’s food self-sufficiency ratio on a caloric basis was 37 percent in 2020, suggesting that many food items depend on imports to boost food availability. In particular, imported livestock products and animal feed supplement Japan’s limited domestic agricultural production.
In 2022, Japan imported $70.2 billion of agricultural products, a 16.4-percent increase from pre-COVID 2019 and also surpassing record-level agricultural imports of 2011 and 2012. Although rising food prices contribute to higher unit prices, putting downward pressure on real income and purchasing power, Japan is an advanced economy where demand for high-quality food is relatively stable compared to emerging economies.
The United States is a dependable agricultural trading partner of Japan. Despite supply chain disruptions and economic shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has continued to supply safe, high-quality agricultural products. With the implementation of the 2020 U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA), U.S. agricultural exporters remain competitive, from a tariff perspective, with Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) member countries. However, macroeconomic conditions, including Japan’s economic recovery and exchange rate dynamics, affect U.S. export competitiveness. As the U.S. dollar strengthened during 2021 and 2022, U.S. exports to Japan became more expensive. However, since October 2022, the Japanese yen has rebounded somewhat, increasing purchasing power for Japanese importers.
As Japan’s top agricultural supplier, the United States exported $14.6 billion of agricultural products in 2022, with consumer-oriented products making up almost half ($6.8 billion) of the agricultural exports. Japan was the fourth-largest market for U.S. consumer-oriented products.
Exports Opportunities for Consumer-Oriented Products
Japan’s highly developed food retail market allows consumers to have several options to meet their food needs, whether it is dining at a restaurant, shopping at supermarkets and convenience stores, or retailing via e-commerce, where customers have quality groceries and food delivered to their doorsteps. Customers continue to seek out high-quality food, emphasizing convenience and accessibility, such as ready-to-eat meals and on-the-go packaged food. Also, Japan’s demographic shift has opened the door for increased demand for health food. Japan’s older population generally has more spending power and influence regarding household consumption patterns, and the health-conscious population are willing to pay more for high-quality, nutritious foods Food products that consumers believe support health and dietary and functional needs are promising for the foreseeable future.
In October 2019, the United States and Japan signed the USJTA, which provides for limited tariff reductions and quota expansions to improve market access. Japan agreed to reduce or eliminate tariffs on about 600 agricultural tariff lines (e.g., beef, pork, and cheese), and expand preferential tariff-rate quotas for a limited number of U.S. products (e.g., wheat). Opening Japan’s highly protected agriculture market and reaching parity with exporters from Japan’s free trade agreement partners was a major priority for the U.S. agriculture sector.
Consumer-oriented goods with strong prospects for growth include the following:
Beef and Beef Products: Despite higher beef retail prices, beef shipments to Japan in value and shipment volumes have remained steady. Higher prices may shift consumer preferences from fresh or chilled beef to frozen beef, or from beef products to pork and poultry products. However, beef consumption is expected to increase in 2023 as Japan’s reopening to foreign visitors further supports the hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sector’s recovery. As a result of the recently revised agreement with Japan regarding the beef safeguard mechanism, U.S. beef exports are less likely to trigger safeguard tariffs in the coming years even with increased shipments. In 2022, the United States exported $2.3 billion of beef and beef products to Japan, nearly matching the previous year’s record of $2.4 billion.
Cheese: The United States exported $231.8 million of cheese products to Japan in 2022, a 23.4-percent increase from a year ago. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, cheese products were generally marketed and consumed in dining options outside of the home. However, consumers taking advantage of expanded retail options in supermarkets during the pandemic have continued to consume cheese products beyond the stay-at-home period. According to cheese consumption data from the Agricultural Trade Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan’s per capita cheese consumption is significantly lower than other advanced economies. From a marketing perspective, elevating the cheese consumption experience with cheese pairing guides will be important. Although the European Union (EU) suppliers enjoy a degree of marketing advantage (product differentiation) by promoting their geographical indications, import demand for most cheese products continues to rise.
Tree Nuts: In 2022, Japan imported $826.5 million of tree nuts, of which 51.0 percent (approximately $421.1 million) were from the United States. Elevated unit prices in 2022 did not negatively impact shipment volumes, suggesting that demand for tree nuts is stable. The United States almost exclusively supplies almonds and walnuts, the top two imported tree nuts (not including mixed or prepared tree nuts). Another positive development is shelled pistachios, which had a higher import value than in-shell pistachios. Japan imported $28.3 million of shelled pistachios in 2022, a 35.9-percent increase from 2021’s record-breaking imports ($20.8 million). Combined with in-shell pistachios, Japan imported $50.9 million worth of pistachios, and the United States supplies almost 90 percent of shelled and in-shell pistachios. With an image of “guilt-free” snacking, tree nuts have great potential as a stand-alone product as well as ingredients for other prepared food.
Processed Fruit: Processed (frozen, prepared, or preserved) fruits are essential ingredients in bakery products and snack foods. Although consumers have generally regarded fresh fruit as a premium product, consumers are shifting from fresh fruit to processed fruit. The link between processed fruit’s longer shelf life and perceived “freshness,” or the lack thereof, is less significant, especially among the younger generation. Also, processed fruit allows consumers to enjoy seasonal products year-round and to take advantage of many more fruit options that aren’t available from domestic production. While the United States has a strong presence in the dried fruit market (raisin and dried prune products), frozen fruit competition continues to intensify.
Distilled Spirits: After record-high imports in 2019 ($817.1 million), the premium drink market experienced decreased sales with disruptions to the HRI food service industry in 2020 and 2021. During this slump, however, distilled spirits observed a consumption trend shift, where the COVID-19-induced trend of at-home drinking made distilled spirits more accessible. As consumers seek a premium experience, whether at home or from a bar, spirits-based, ready-to-drink beverages have growth potential. Imports from the United Kingdom, for example Scotch whiskey, make up more than 60 percent of the whiskey market share, but name recognition for American whiskeys, namely bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, is growing. In 2022, U.S. whiskey exports were up 7.2 percent in value during the past year.
Looking Ahead
Japan’s declining agricultural production and evolving consumption trends indicate that agricultural imports will continue to play an integral role in meeting Japan’s food demands. Japan has emphasized import diversification and stabilization to secure food supplies, including through trade liberalization. Accordingly, Japan signed significant trade agreements with major U.S. competitors in recent years, notably the CPTPP and the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement. As more economies in Asia and South America continue to join the CPTPP, Japan will continue to diversify trade partners for its food supply. Nevertheless, given U.S agriculture’s reputation for safety and reliability, the United States is well-positioned to continue as the leading agricultural product supplier.
As competition intensifies in the food retail market, crafting a marketing strategy to cater to Japan’s consumer preferences will be essential for U.S. suppliers to remain competitive in a Japanese market that seeks quality, value, and convenience. — By theUSDA Foreign Ag Service
The removal of nuts remaining on almond trees from the prior year’s crop is an important winter sanitation practice for the management of navel orangeworm (NOW), Amyelois transitella. Residual nuts are called ‘mummies’ and the process of removing the mummies is referred to as a ‘mummy shake’ because they are mechanically shaken from trees. This practice is conducted during the dormant and delayed dormant season, a time when orchard access may be thwarted by the winter rains.
Most growers strive to have the mummy shake complete by mid-January when buds are dormant and less likely to abscise from the vibration caused by a mechanical shaker. As the flower buds progress toward bloom, they become more sensitive to the shaker vibration and more likely to abscise. Studies conducted in the 1980s (Sibbett et al.) established that the shaking of mummies by January 31 (approximately 8 days prior to bloom) at a Kern County site did not adversely affect yield; however, the authors cautioned growers of the risk of delaying mummy shakes further, particularly on early blooming varieties and in locations in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Because bud development and bloom date advance with increasing latitude, the potential risk of early and mid-February mummy shakes was investigated by W. Asai (Pomology Consulting, Turlock, CA) in the northern San Joaquin Valley. This work, conducted at a more northern latitude, suggested shakes conducted in early February may not compromise yield.
The lack of yield detriment attributed to a mummy shake-mediated bud loss may seem counterintuitive; however, simple concepts of tree physiology may help explain this phenomenon. Consider that only approximately 30% of the flowers on a tree set a crop. A given tree does not have the carbohydrate stores needed to set every flower. As a result, the loss of a subset of flower buds may have little effect on overall yield. Naturally, the risk of crop loss increases the closer the shake approaches bloom, and both research groups suggested that mummy shakes be complete prior to the pink bud stage of development.
Although rainy years make it difficult for growers to access orchards and complete orchard sanitation tasks, the heightened soil moisture adversely affects NOW survival in comparison to dry winters. Mummy nuts on the ground support enhanced NOW survival on a dry orchard floor than on moist soil with winter vegetation in the row middles. The next step in managing overwintering populations of NOW is destruction of mummies by flailing or mowing. Flailing and mowing should be completed by March 1, prior to the emergence of NOW. The emergence profile of NOW varies by location, but the first flight generally starts in late March.
Growers who have not completed their winter sanitation practices by the end of January should walk their orchards to assess bud development in consideration of a delayed mummy shake. Winter sanitation can reduce now damage by up to 80%, so an early February shake may be worth the effort if orchard access is possible and bud development has not advanced into pink tip. For more information on NOW management, visit www.ipm.ucdavis.edu. — By Cameron Zuber & Elizabeth Fichtner, UCANR
In this video, American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian not only provides details on the latest pistachio shipment trends, but he also shares what growers can expect in attending what will likely be the largest American Pistachio Conference yet, coming up Feb. 27 – Mar. 1. Stay in the know and watch now!
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is proud to announce the Almond Leadership Program class of 2023, a group of 18 exceptional professionals expected to help lead the industry into the future.
This next generation of leaders was chosen from nearly 50 highly qualified applicants. They come from diverse backgrounds across the full range of the industry, and include growers and processors, sales and real estate representatives, consultants, pest control advisors and more.
The Almond Leadership Program (ALP) began in 2009 and has graduated more than 200 industry members. Dozens now serve on ABC workgroups, committees and even the Board of Directors.
“The industry is seeing the enormous benefits from more than a decade of the leadership program, and while we seem to say this every year, this 2023 class is simply outstanding,” said Rebecca Bailey, the ABC specialist who oversees ALP. “This program helps great people become great leaders. It’s clear that these talented, passionate people will continue to be great assets and advocates for our industry for years.”
Members of this 14th class – while still working at their jobs – will be immersed in every aspect of the industry, including ABC activities in global marketing, production, nutrition research, food safety and more. They’ll sharpen their communication skills and build lasting relationships with industry leaders, ABC staff and each other.
“I’m honored to be joining a group of industry leaders who will be taking both the almond industry and the agriculture community into the future,” said 2023 participant Diane Power, a sixth generation California farmer and sales associate in Modesto with Pearson Realty. “I look forward to all the experiences and opportunities we will have to learn about the almond industry, and to the many relationships we will form through this year.”
Class members will be guided by volunteer mentors – many of them ALP graduates – who will help them develop the skills, knowledge and perspective to improve their industry and their communities.
“We all play unique roles in the almond industry,” said 2023 class member Megan Chicoine, the general manager ofU.S. operational support for Manulife Investment Management in Redding. “As young emerging leaders, we have the ability to make significant impacts by actively participating in our industry.”
The leadership program will also offer class members thorough looks at the impacts on the industry of social, economic and environmental issues and the regulatory climate. In addition, participants will take on a yearlong, self-directed project focused on improving the California almond industry. Some past projects have led to important breakthroughs for the industry.
Leadership class members kicked off their training with a two-day orientation a week ago at the ABC offices in Modesto, which included one-on-one talks with their mentors.
“The one thing everyone has in common is they love agriculture,” said mentor Chandler Wilson, a technical sales rep for NutriAg USA. “We all want to be better. The mentors believe in the program and many have been through it. We’re eager to give back to the industry and these new leaders. We’ll share our experiences in and out of ALP, and together, we’ll all learn and grow as individuals and professionals through the whole process.”
Once again, class members will raise money for California FFA, pledging to raise more than $25,000 in scholarships for high school students interested in pursuing agriculture in college. Through the years, ALP has raised more than $225,000 for FFA.
The 2023 Almond Leadership class members are Alana Ambrosino, Ripon Manufacturing Company, Inc.; James Broaddus, BASF Agricultural Solutions; Destiny Camden, BeeHero Inc; Chris Chavez, ofi; Megan Chicoine, Manulife Investment Management; Lincoln Denlinger, Salida Ag; Lauren Dutra, Ceres Imaging; Brian Ganyo, Bayer Crop Science; Robert Gray, Burchell Nursery; Darryl Hadlich, WiseConn Engineering; Thomas Martin, TRÉCÉ Inc.; Erick Mendonca, Miller Chemical; Chris Miller, Blue Diamond Growers; Vance Millwee, Treehouse California Almonds, LLC; Mitchell Moreda, RPAC LLC; Diane Power, Pearson Realty; Matthew Reamer, South Valley Farms; and Tylor Wilbourn, BeeHero Inc. — By the Almond Board of California
Growers are invited to tour orchards and vineyards and hear from other growers about their experiences with cover crops.
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, UC Cooperative Extension, the Napa Resource Conservation District, and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers have created a searchable database of orchard and vineyard growers experienced in growing cover crops that will help other growers bring the benefits of the prctice to their operations.
“The tours are part of a project for which we recently unveiled new tools for orchard and vineyard growers to learn about cover cropping from experienced growers,” said Sonja Brodt, associate director of the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.
The database describes cover cropping strategies, details of field practices, benefits and challenges experienced by cover crop growers in orchards and vineyards in the southern Sacramento Valley (including the Capay Valley) and the North Coast viticulture region. The cover crop grower database is available at https://sarep.ucdavis.edu/covercropsdb.
Feb. 8, 1-5 p.m., Capay Valley tour:
The tour will visit three organic farms in the Capay Valley that are integrating cover crops and grazing in their orchard and vineyard systems. Topics of discussion will include:
Strategies for integrating cover crops into orchards and vineyards
Impacts of cover cropping and grazing on soil health
Funding and information resources for growing cover crops
Speakers will include:
Rory Crowley, Director of Habitat Programs, Project Apis m.
Amélie Gaudin, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis, Endowed Chair in Agroecology
Hope Zabronsky, Climate-Smart Agriculture Program lead, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC to all 58 California counties.Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition,economic and youth development, our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn more at ucanr.eduand support our work at donate.ucanr.edu.
Are you considering fumigating your soil soon? California regulations are changing and there are some things growers should know about, and consider getting involved in the conversation. Watch this brief interview with Gabriele Ludwig from the Almond Board of California for more information.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
From lattes to cocktails, fashion and even paint colors, pistachios are having a moment. Food industry leaders like Baum + Whiteman and Lyons Magnus recently predicted pistachios would be the top nut of 2023 in food trend research, and outlets like Forbes and Eat This, Not That! all covered the news. Beyond the taste and nutritional benefits of the nut, trends are extending into the color – and even smell – of pistachios, with the nutty aroma now being used in candles and perfumes.
