…working with Dormex in pistachios. The research is showing promising results, but Khezri suggests getting familiar with the material before widespread application. “Most of the pistachio growers and farm managers…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…neighbors and say, ‘okay can we work on this together?’” Ludwig explained. “It’s not just for almonds. It’s for almonds, walnuts, and pistachios since we all know that navel orangeworm…
California Chill Report: Facilitating Bloom Synchronization to Boost Yields
…noted that the project will continue. As pistachios are an alternate bearing crop, there are considerations as to how that could impact production results in the research. “This year we’re…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…and all that.’ So he really started to focus on crops that were unique to California like almonds and pistachios where we had global competitive advantage. He narrowed it down…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-01-23
…assessing storm damage, the impact of drought being more reversible than flooding in pistachios, and the importance of almond industry meetings for growers and developers. Tune in to the show…
Study Adds to Proof of Health Benefits of Tree Nuts
…and in the neurotransmitter, serotonin. The mixed nuts studied included almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. The study looked at whether tree nut snacks…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…District, after winning over incumbent Adam Gray in November. Duarte is a farmer and businessman who grows almonds, pistachios, and grapes, and is President and CEO of Duarte Nursery. He…
California Chill Report: Impacts of Straggled Bloom from Low Chill
…counties, Kat Jarvis-Shean said trees waking up at different times can create a host of issues for growers. For pistachios, male and female trees can come out of dormancy at…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…has been recharging for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. Farming over 1,000 acres of almonds and pistachios, spanning from Kern County to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…the potential mechanism behind the health benefits that have been linked to pistachios in recent studies. One noted, “”The health benefits of pistachios have been studied over the past 20…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…at $3.02 billion. CDFA also notes that pistachios were valued at $2.91 billion, followed by lettuce with a value of $2.03. Walnuts valued at $1.02 billion and rice at $1.00…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…California pistachios. “The numbers look good both for domestic and for export sales. Now having said that, the price is always another factor. So, I’m talking only about shipments,” Matoian…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the dramatic increase of bearing acreage of pistachios over the last decade, Tulare…