…down in early November. And we also participated in the cover crop program,” Matoian explained. In a young pistachio orchard in sandy loam soil, Matoian irrigated the ground with flood…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…Growers, Richard Matoian said they expect the crop to come in around 1.5 billion pounds. Initial estimates projected about 1.3 billion pounds. Fortunately, worldwide demand has remained robust. “We had…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…the last 10 years. APG President Richard Matoian said that the figures mean industry members will need to be prepared for the future. It took more than 30 years to…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
Expectations for California’s pistachio crop have waned over the past few weeks, but 2022 is still projected to be a strong year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…in agriculture and to take in the diversity that is California,” said Johansson. President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian also provided testimony during the farm bill listening…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data through March shows positive movement for pistachios. Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
Industry members are making a coordinated effort to address navel orangeworm issues across crop types. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained that cooperation between commodity groups will be…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…President Richard Matoian explained that production levels will be surpassing initial expectations. “We were expecting below a billion pounds since we hit a billion-pound crop last year in 2020. But…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…and versatility of pistachios. “This is probably our ninth or tenth year here at Clovis Farmers Market,” said APG Executive Director Richard Matoian. “It’s right in the middle of pistachio…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…Executive Director Richard Matoian. “So, that’s a little disappointing there.” Nut size and quality become even more important factors for years that are expected to be lighter in terms of…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
…Richard Matoian said since then, yields and exports have increased, and California’s major competitor has aided that. Matoian also said that weather has hit the Iranian industry hard and could…
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