Dr Oz shared some breaking news in the health and nutrition industry at American Pistachio Growers recent Annual Conference in Monterey, CA. In addition to talking about how much he enjoys incorporating nuts in his daily diet, he shared the results of recent research suggesting that eating pistachios will not only help consumers sleep better at night, but is also one of the only plant-based foods available that offer “complete protein.” Watch this brief video with Judy Hirigoyen from American Pistachio Growers and read more about it in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Tag: American Pistachio Growers
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What to Expect at American Pistachio Growers’ Upcoming Annual Conference
American Pistachio Growers Annual Conference is returning to Monterey on March 2-4th, where growers can expect some exciting new things this year. Watch this brief video with the Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers Richard Matoian for more details. Pacific Nut Producer Magazine is a proud sponsor of this annual event, so be sure to see us there!
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and see them at their booth at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, February 11-13 (Booth K24), and at the APG Conference in Monterey, March 2-4 (Booths 20-21).
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Federal Government Invests $6 Million to Combat Formidable Tree Nut Pest
California tree nut growers received a ‘holiday gift’ from the Federal Government last week — to the sum of $6 Million in appropriation funds to combat the formidable pest of the tree nut industry, Navel Orangeworm. Watch this brief video with the Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers Richard Matoian for more details.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support with an email of gratitude this holiday season.
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Economic & Pest Damage Year in Review for California Pistachios
What kinds of damage/losses did California pistachio growers incur this year? How was Navel Orangeworm, the industry’s most formidable pest? How about the international trade war? Can pistachios growers still get trade mitigation funding? Watch this brief video with American Pistachio Growers’ Executive Director Richard Matoian and read more about in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and see them at their booth at the California Almond Conference in Sacramento, December 10-12.
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Pistachio Supply & Demand Trends with Richard Matoian — Record Shipments
At Malcolm Media’s annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo, Richard Matoian reported record high shipments of American pistachios in his State of the Pistachio industry address, despite the ongoing international trade dispute. Although this year is an “off-year” for the California pistachio industry, growers still managed to deliver large yields this season. Watch this brief video with the Executive Director at American Pistachio Growers and read more about in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and see them at their booth at the California Almond Conference in Sacramento, December 10-12.
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Irrigating Pistachios in Marginal Saline Soils
With record acreage of pistachios being planted in the San Joaquin Valley, some of these orchards are being planted in areas where pistachios have never grown before. They are being planted in marginal soils with saline or sodic issues; and although pistachios have greater tolerance for these kinds of soils than almonds, they are are not invincible. Where do you draw the line and how do you irrigate properly to mitigate these issues? Watch this brief interview with Daniele Zaccaria from UC Davis as he shares some great insights, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support by visiting them at their booth at the following November Events: Tree & Vine Expo, the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo & Blue Diamond Growers Annual Membership Meeting.
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Clarification of New Farm Water Testing Requirements Under FSMA
For those agricultural commodities that are subject to the new Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act, water testing will be a key component in this adjustment. In some cases, these water testing requirements may include more than just what you are irrigating the crop with. Watch this brief interview with Tom Jones from the Safe Food Alliance as he clarifies these requirements.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support by visiting them at their booth at the following November Events: Tree & Vine Expo, the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo & Blue Diamond Growers Annual Membership Meeting.
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Be Sure to Manage these Insect pests in Young Pistachio Orchards
Growers likely have heard a lot about the damage leaf footed bugs and navel orange worm can cause to their pistachio crop, but what about integrated pest management practices in the early nonbearing years of an orchard? When there’s no crop, growers may overlook the impact that some insect pests can have their young trees that are in their critical years of establishment. These pests should not be ignored; but what are these pests, and how does a grower go about managing them? Watch this brief interview with Entomology Farm Advisor from the UC Cooperative Extension David Haviland as he explains and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support by visiting them at their booth at the following November Events: Tree & Vine Expo, the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo & Blue Diamond Growers Annual Membership Meeting.
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Friant Water Authority Shares Blueprint to Save Central Valley Farmland & Water
With the tasking demands of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act coming down on California farmers, a considerable amount of farmland will have to be retired and will have a severe economic impact on the Central Valley. But there has to be a way to meet the demands of the state without devastating our farming communities. Watch this brief interview with Friant Water Authority CEO Jason Phillips as he shares their Water Blueprint initiative to meet both the State’s demands without robbing our critical farming communities of the water they need to continue feeding the world. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support by visiting them at their booth at the following November Events: Tree & Vine Expo, the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo & Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting.
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US Pistachio Shipments Remain Strong Despite Increased Tariffs
Despite the recent increased tariffs slapped onto US pistachios in the midst of an international trade war, consumers worldwide just can’t get enough of them. Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian from American Pistachio Growers and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery and attend one of their upcoming Bennett Hickman Almond Field Days in Pixley or Modesto.