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 …
Agri View: What About Pistachios
Everett Griner talks about pistachios in today’s Agri View. Everett covers some interesting statics about the pistachio crop. I mention walnuts and pecans quite frequently. They are not the only …
Nuts for Calories!
Not all of nuts’ calories are taken up by the human body; on some of them, the body gets a free pass, according to studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) …
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
Registration is open for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day happening at the Visalia Convention Center on Wednesday, January 17. The event will provide updates on the latest research-based production methods. …
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, September 4
Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide bring us the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Degree Day Report for pistachios as of September 4. Degree days are determined using the calculator at the …
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, August 28
Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide bring us the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Degree Day Report for pistachios as of August 28. Degree days are determined using the calculator at the …
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, August 21
Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide bring us the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Degree Day Report for pistachios as of August 21. Degree days are determined using the calculator at the …
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, August 14
Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide bring us the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Degree Day Report for pistachios as of August 14. Degree days are determined using the calculator at the …
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 31
Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide bring us the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Degree Day Report for pistachios as of July 31. Degree days are determined using the calculator at the …