Hot March temperatures are leading to a lighter pistachio crop this year. However, growers and processors remain optimistic that the 2026 growing season is a fluke, and that the industry will have an excellent yield in 2027. Jeff Gibbons with Setton Farms and Joe Coelho with American Pistachio Growers discussed this anomalous year in the pistachio industry with Matthew Malcolm from California Ag Network. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Report Shows Significant Economic Impact of Pistachios
The western pistachio industry has a much bigger impact on the nation and world than people may realize. In addition to providing a healthy and nutritious snack to consumers across the world, the US Pistachio industry has a significant impact on the economy as well, as recently measured in a study by economist Dennis Tootelian. Watch this brief interview as he shares the results of his study, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.Please thank this video’s sponsor Trece for their industry support.