Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Category: Macadamias

  • Pacific Nut Producer May Issue

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    Contents of the May Issue:

    Bellareese Farms Excels with Innovations
    Science and Skill Lead to Successful Farming
    American Pistachio Conference Brings Pride
    Health Studies Verify Pistachios are a Super-Food
    California Almond Acreage Increases in 2019
    Almond Board Plans for Future Record Production
    Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Macadamias, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • PNP April 2020 Issue

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    Contents of the April Issue:

    Study Profits Moore Farms
    Credits Almond Board & Almond Alliance
    Almond Alliance on COVID-19
    Answers to Questions, Communication & Resources
    Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts
    Ganoderma
    An Unusual and Troublesome Disease in Almonds

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  • Dealing with Wild Pig Pests on the Farm

    Farmers are used to dealing with insect pest and small furry rodents, but how about wild pigs? Now, this is a more common issue in some areas more than others; nonetheless, pigs can wreak a lot of havoc in vineyards, orchards and field crops, so exploring your management options is key.  Watch this brief interview with Julie Finzel from the UC Cooperative Extension as she provides some recommendations for growers.

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  • August 2018 Calendar Image Download

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  • USDA Hawaii Macadamia Final Crop Estimate

    Macadamia Nut Utilized Production up 17 Percent from Last Season

    Hawaii utilized macadamia nut production for 2017-2018 increased 17 percent from last season to 49.0 million pounds (net, wet-in-shell basis) according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. The crop posted the largest production in six year and had a new record high farm price. Growing conditions were generally favorable for the crop but spoilage was higher. Labor shortage, wild pigs, and pest problems continued to be challenges this season.

    The in crop and harvested acreage estimates for 2017-2018 remained unchanged from the previous season at 18,000 and 16,000 acres, respectively. Approximately 1.3 million trees were estimated for in crop acreage.  Yield averaged 3,060 pounds per acre, up 16 percent as compared to the previous year’s estimate of 2,630 pounds.  Average moisture content for the overall crop this season was 20.5 percent compared with 19.8 percent from last season.

    Farm value for the 2017-2018 crop is estimated at $53.9 million (net, wet-in-shell basis), up 28 percent from the 2016-2017 season. The 2016- 2017 net farm price of 100 cents per pound increased 10 cents to 110 cents per pound for 2017-2018 crop year and a new record high. Please see Table 2 on the next page for the macadamia nut historical data series.

    For the full USDA release, click Here.

  • Start off your Orchard Right with Minimal Weed Issues

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    With all the new tree nut orchards being planted in California, it’s important to remember that weed management is a priority, and it starts even before the planting process. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Kurt Hembree as he explains, and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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