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…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on pistachio producers working to adapt to port delays, the growth and…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation about the surprising level of pistachio production, details about President Biden’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on the surprising pistachio production expectation, the secondary impacts of the prohibition…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
Registration is available for the virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day, scheduled for January 19-20, 2022. The event will feature the latest research-based production practices to help industry members reach their…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
…on their next bill. If they belong to or send their product to a processor, like a tomato processor or a pistachio plant, something that uses water, their fees are…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…record for an off-year. “Given that, and the lower production globally, we think that that should keep prices up for U.S. pistachios.” Pistachio acreage has been steadily increasing in recent…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-06-21
…to stem climate change, the US remains a global leader in pistachio production and exports and Intrepid section 18 is approved for Armyworm control in 2021. Tune in to the…
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
As global pistachio production continues to set new records, the U.S. continues to gain ground as a leader in the international market. A recent RaboResearch report shows that worldwide pistachio production reached…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…and suppress or eliminate the population of toxigenic strains. Therefore, there’s no or less chance to form aflatoxin,” Huang noted. “This product has been used by cotton and pistachio and…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…and walnuts in key export markets. However, currency weakness in Iran could prove to be problematic for American pistachio exports. Listen to the radio report below. Report Highlights Impact of…