…will be economically and environmentally costly to California – a fifth generation of navel orangeworm, the most destructive pest of almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Navel orangeworm (NOW) will be more…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
…eggs, and all sheep have also been added. Nursery crops and cut flowers will now be eligible and the list of aquaculture commodities has also been expanded. Pistachios, walnuts, and…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
…people in this area are looking at pistachios,” she said. “Relative to almonds and walnuts, pistachios eat boron for breakfast.” Jarvis-Shean said pistachios are an excellent option for those soils,…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…and said pistachio plantings are increasing exponentially in the Sacramento Valley. “When I first started this job six years ago, there were about 500 acres of pistachios in my tri-county region,”…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…the nation’s leading agricultural area, from Lodi to Kettleman City. Clients are involved with a wide range of commodities that include almonds, olives, pistachios, cherries and other cropos and processing…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…of the commodities that have now received CFAP eligibility include pistachios, chives, blackberries, cilantro, passion fruit, Swiss chard, alfalfa sprouts, okra, and mustard. USDA has also expanded coverage to include…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…44 percent, respectively. Pistachios experienced a 64 percent increase in production, moving the crop up to the sixth most valuable in California. While honeydew production was up 37 percent, the…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
Although a relatively new pest for pistachio growers, Gill’s mealybug has been shown to be a significant concern for the industry. The pest has proved to be problematic due to…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and fresh grapes will be based on 2019 acreage. Payments under the program are limited to a combined $250,000 per person or legal entity, with no applicants…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…fresh sweet cherries, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. Each specialty crop will receive a payment based on 2019 acres of fruit or nut bearing plants, or in the…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…trade tension, it appears that demand for pistachios has remained fairly constant. “We see the demand for pistachios growing all around the world. China has been a strong market, and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-02-19
…tempering off-year expectations for pistachios, CFBF now accepting applications for the Leadership Farm Bureau Program and details on the recent step forward in understanding HLB bacteria. Tune in to the…