Growers are not overplanting wine grape acreage in California, but they have fallen fall behind in removing old, underperforming vineyards and less desirable varieties. This is what Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter shared at the 2024 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium upon release of their annual grapevine nursery survey report. Watch this brief interview as Jeff shares with American Vineyard Editor Matthew Malcolm what the current planting trends look like and just how many vineyards need to be removed to bring the industry back into balance for a more sustainable future.
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California Blueberry Growers Anticipate and Welcome Largest Crop Ever
As blueberry harvest begins in California, watch this brief video of California Fruit & Vegetable Editor Matthew Malcolm interviewing Todd Sanders from the California Blueberry Commission, who anticipates California’s largest harvest of blueberries ever this season.
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Almond Growers Anticipate Solid Crop Following Successful Bloom
Despite some early spring rainstorms, the 2024 California almond crop is off to a great start after what turned out to be a very successful bloom. Watch this brief video as Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm discusses this with agricultural data analyst Megan Nunes, CEO of Bountiful.
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New Farm Bill Priorities Supporting Specialty Crop Agriculture
As legislature continues to work on completing a new Farm Bill, specialty crops may reap greater representation and benefits than in any previous Farm Bill. Watch this brief video featuring Philip Karsting from Olsson Frank Weeda as he discusses their priorities for specialty crop ag at a recent conference held by American Pistachio Growers.
Special thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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How AI and Global Economic Trends will Impact California Agriculture
World-renowned economist and and financial expert Marci Rossell addressed American Pistachio Growers again this year at their annual conference, this time sharing some key insights on how the boom in AI (artificial intelligence) and inflation/interest-rate trends will impact specialty crop growers in the immediate and near future. Watch her brief interview with Malcolm Media Editor Matthew Malcolm for the inside scoop.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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Pistachio Industry Continues Investment in Promising Export Market Opportunities
The U.S. pistachio industry continues to set high shipment records in key export markets. Much of this made possible by the unified efforts of American Pistachio Growers (APG) and their marketing campaigns overseas. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with APG’s VP of Global Marketing Scott Fryer to discuss pistachio export market trends and where they plan to market the record crop that is expected this year. Watch this brief interview and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Special thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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American Pistachio Growers Healthy Soils Grant Application Window Closing
Time is running out to apply for funding through American Pistachio Growers’ $5 million grant awarded by the California Department of Food & Agriculture to help growers adopt healthy soils practices in the Golden State. You don’t have to be a member of APG to apply. Watch this brief video as Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm and Carlee Branco from CalG.A.P. discuss details of the grant and application process.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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American Pistachio Growers Interim President Introduced at Annual Conference
At the annual Pistachio Industry Conference held by American Pistachio Growers (APG) in Monterey this year, Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Joel Nelsen, Interim President of APG, for a video introduction to the industry. Watch this brief interview as he also discusses his priorities with APG and its direction as the pistachio industry continues to grow.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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U.S. Dairy Replacement Heifer Numbers Fall to a 20-Year Low
The increasing cost of raising heifer calves has prompted a steep decline in dairy replacements. California Dairy Editor Matthew Malcolm recently met with Corey Geiger, Lead Dairy Economist from CoBank, to discuss the impact of these trends and opportunities for dairy producers. Watch this brief interview, and read more in California Dairy Magazine.
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