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  • Record High Pistachio Acreage Planted in 2018

    Along with record high pistachio production in the western United States in 2018, a record number of acres were planted to pistachios as well last year. Is this good news or bad news for the pistachio industry? Watch this interview with American Pistachio Growers’ Executive Director Richard Matoian to find out, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • US Pistachio Exports Increase Despite International Trade Issues

    After the US pistachio industry brought in a record high pistachio crop last season, there were concerns as to how recent international trade issues would impact movement of this record crop; however, at the annual conference of American Pistachio Growers, Executive Director Richard Matoian shared positive news on recent domestic and export shipments. Watch Matoian’s brief interview and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • To Pool or Not to Pool California Milk

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    Under the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order, dairy processors now have the option of whether to pool their milk (outside of Class 1 milk).  So what does this mean and how does it affect the industry?  Watch this brief interview with Annie AcMoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains.  Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.

  • UCCE Biologicals Conference Introduces New Crop Protection Tools for Growers

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    Biocontrol agents, beneficial microbes, entomopathogenic fungi and bacteria that can enhance crop production — these were all topics of discussion at the recent UC Cooperative Extension Ag Innovations Conference in Santa Maria, led by UCCE Entomology & Biologicals Advisor Surendra Dara.  Watch this brief interview with Surendra as he shares more about what was discussed.

     

     

  • US Dairy Exports Decline Due to International Trade Dispute

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    With a rising middle class in China, US dairy producers saw potential for a great marketing opportunities that has recently been shattered by the current international trade dispute.  With trade issues in Mexico as well, another big market for the the US dairy industry, there are big concerns as to how this will impact the industry in a time of large milk inventories.  Watch this brief interview with Annie Acmoody from Western United Dairymen as she expounds upon the matter.  Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
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  • How California Dairy Producers are Paid Under New FMMO

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    With the recent conversion to a Federal Milk Marketing Order in California, dairy producers may notice some changes in the way they are paid?  Watch this brief interview with Annie Acmoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains some of the changes.  Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.

  • Dairy Market Trends with Annie Acmoody

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    So how is the current global dairy market impacting California milk prices?  What specific milk commodities are doing well, and what isn’t?  Watch this brief interview with Annie Acmoody from Western United Dairymen to find out.  Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.

  • Incorporating Biopesticides in Vineyard IPM Programs

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    As biopesticides become more available to the grape industry, growers and PCAs may wonder how to best go about incorporating them in the integrated pest management programs. This was a topic addressed by Dan Rodrigues from Vina Quest and the Cal Poly Viticulture & Enology Department at Malcolm Media’s recent Central Coast Grape Expo. Watch his brief interview here and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • New Nematode Resistant Rootstocks for Grape Growers

    Good news for the grape industry. Growers now have access to more nematode resistant rootstocks than ever before. UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor Karl Lund recently talked about the characteristics and availability of these rootstocks at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock, CA. Watch his brief interview and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Almond Pollination and Hive Removal Timing

    Almond pollination is underway in California and growers are hoping for another good crop this year.  How can you monitor the progress of your bees during almond pollination and determine when it is time to remove the hives?  Watch this brief interview with Billy Synk from Project Apis m. for some answers, and read more about it in the March issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.