Nut growers got industry updates from leaders at the South Valley Nut Conference, including some positive news for pistachio growers.
Industry leaders headlined the Almond, Pistachio and Walnut seminar tracts at the South Valley Nut Conference. Growers listened to industry updates from Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott, American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian and the California Walnut Commission. Matoian talked to growers about the tough year for pistachio production as crop numbers are looking light, but they believe big numbers are in the near future for the industry.