Researchers have identified a bacteria that causes bushy top syndrome in pistachios, and trials are looking into transfer possibilities of the bacteria in the field. Trials Looking Into Field Transfer…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
Research looking into pistachio bushy top syndrome accidentally led to the discovery of the bacteria that causes the syndrome in walnut trees. Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants Experts…
Bushy Top Syndrome Sanitation Recommendations
Although researchers can’t give bushy top syndrome recommendations to pistachio growers yet, they’ve been able to produce some findings about sanitation. Sanitation Recommendations Research into bushy top syndrome in pistachios…
Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome
Pistachio growers got an update on the still new bushy top syndrome that is worrying the industry. Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome Some growers are still finding out about the…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…particular, get too big of a share of the water supply. One central valley almond grower took umbrage at the growing outcry against nut crops. Brad Gleason, a pistachio and…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Chocolate Pistachio Mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Chocolate Olive Oil 2 Egg Whites 1…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Crusted Salmon
…Pistachios graded Season Seafood Blend Salt/Pepper Raw Butter To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West The California Kitchen: Pistachio Crusted Salmon For this and…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pistachio Pesto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Handfuls Baby Spinach 1 Cup Garlic Olive…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
More research is looking into the effect of less chilling hours on pistachios and what options there are to help trees. At the 2015 Pistachio Day last month Cooperative Extension…
NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring
Researchers are suggesting growers use two traps when monitoring for navel orangeworm. Using the classic egg traps alone has its limitations. NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring Pistachio growers are seeing…
NOW Still Tops Pistachio Pest List
Navel orangeworm continues to be at the top of the list of pests for a lot of crops and especially for pistachios. NOW Still Tops Pistachio Pest List One session…
California Crop and Weather Report
…The recent cold temperatures caused very minimal damage in a few isolated cold spots. NUT CROPS Stored almonds were processed and exported. Pruning and shredding of walnut and pistachio orchards…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…