…means growers need to move botryosphaeria up on their list of concerns. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein said the fungal disease could be a big issue for pistachio…
Chill Hours Getting More Complicated
Calculating chill hours for pistachio trees has become more challenging as “normal” seasonal weather is changing. The warmer, wet winter in California may be complicating the issue even more. Many…
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
Navel orangeworm (NOW) hit the pistachio crop hard in 2016. Experts estimate NOW cost pistachio growers $100 million total last season. So far, the rare wet winter will help keep…
Stink Bug Could Infest by the Tens of Thousands
…aggregations.” Daane spoke at the South Valley Nut Conference about the possibility of the bug being a pest in pistachios. He said if those large populations got established in the…
Pistachio Crop Blows Past Record Estimates
There were big expectations for the 2016 pistachio crop. Industry leaders put lofty predictions on the crop in September as yields came in and total numbers have blown past those…
The California Kitchen: Honey Roasted Herb Pistachio Garlic Cloves
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing honey roasted herb pistachio garlic cloves with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Garlic Bulbs…
The California Kitchen: Pear Grilled Swiss Cheese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pear grilled swiss cheese with pistachio and pecan pesto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…in a nut mixture made from pistachios and almonds that did not meet consumer standards for color, size and other qualities. Barrows and his colleagues evaluated the nut mixture in…
Fruits & Nuts Review
…in walnut orchards continued as did monitoring for husk fly. Irrigation and fertilization continued in orchards not being prepared for harvest. New plantings of almond and pistachio trees were leafing…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…spraying continuing. Walnuts were sprayed for coddling moth and mites. Pistachio orchards exhibited heavy nut set and growers continued to spray for weeds. In Stanislaus County, orchards, vineyards, and row…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…out of the Top 10 was pistachios and cotton. Pistachio production was significantly reduced last year due to the “blanking” issue that left many shells without nuts, and cotton acreage…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…ARO Pistachios was announced as the winner of the “People’s Choice” Award, having received 1,003 total votes for their ARO Gourmet Pistachios Grower’s Reserve with Himalayan Pink Salt. “We’re ecstatic….
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beets with a brule of Pistachio and Honey
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pressure cooked beets with a brule of pistachio and honey with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
…Oil 2 Egg Whites 1 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 2 Cup American Pistachio Growers Shelled Pistachio’s ½ Cup Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…