It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers …
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
Registration is available for the virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day, scheduled for January 19-20, 2022. The event will feature the latest research-based production practices to help industry members reach their …
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
Analysts are expecting good things for U.S. pistachios in the years ahead. As production continues to increase, projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace. Senior Analyst …
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
As global pistachio production continues to set new records, the U.S. continues to gain ground as a leader in the international market. A recent RaboResearch report shows that worldwide pistachio production reached …
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC …
2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course Nov. 2-19
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) will be hosting the 2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course over a number of weeks in November. Registration is …
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean said there is a large section of …
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
Pistachio acreage has blossomed in Northern California over the last several years, and advisors believe for several reasons. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean serves Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties …
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees …
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on a more personal basis. The American Pistachio Growers (APG) recently met with community members …
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
The cloudy and wet winter so far is good news for pistachio chilling hours. Three things much of valleys have seen so far during the winter months is precipitation, fog and cloudy …
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
Letting up on your navel orangeworm management program in pistachios based on your last season experience isn’t a good idea. NOW damage and management was, of course, a large part of …
NOW Sterile Moths Not Performing Well
The sterile moths aiming to help curb navel orangeworm (NOW) populations aren’t performing very well on a small-scale. Research is following the project that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio orchards. “Anytime …
Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now
Pistachio prices remain steady for the industry but there is some uncertainty moving forward. Pistachio prices have been hovering between $2.25 and $2.50 per pound. That is, of course, good …