Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Category: Video News

  • New Governor, Wet Year, What Does this Mean For California Water Storage?

    A new governor, a new year, and lots of rain and snow!  It’s going to be an interesting year for California farmers and what kind of support they may or may not receive on the water front.  Check out this brief interview with Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition for his insights and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Young Pistachio Orchard Nutrient Management 101 with Bob Beede

    When is it too late to plant a pistachio orchard?  How do you properly care for these young trees and ensure they get all nutrients they need to someday become healthy high yielding trees?  Watch the interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Bob Beede as he answers these questions, and read more about it in Bob’s monthly pistachio Orchard Tasks column in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • When to Start Irrigating Young Pistachios in a Wet Year

    As growers have experienced a wet winter and early spring, it may be a little more difficult to determine exactly when to start irrigating their young pistachio trees. In some cases, they might also notice what appears to be a boron deficiency as the young trees start leafing out, which might actually just be a symptom of too much water in the soil. Watch this interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Bob Beede as he explains, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Record High Pistachio Acreage Planted in 2018

    Along with record high pistachio production in the western United States in 2018, a record number of acres were planted to pistachios as well last year. Is this good news or bad news for the pistachio industry? Watch this interview with American Pistachio Growers’ Executive Director Richard Matoian to find out, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • US Pistachio Exports Increase Despite International Trade Issues

    After the US pistachio industry brought in a record high pistachio crop last season, there were concerns as to how recent international trade issues would impact movement of this record crop; however, at the annual conference of American Pistachio Growers, Executive Director Richard Matoian shared positive news on recent domestic and export shipments. Watch Matoian’s brief interview and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • How to Identify & Correct Magnesium Deficiencies in Hazelnuts

    With all the new hazelnut acreage coming in in places where hazelnuts have never grown before, it is not uncommon to see some nutrient deficiencies in some of these young hazelnut trees. If you are seeing some interveinal chlorosis in some of the older leaves, you may be experiencing a magnesium deficiency. Check out this brief video interview with Aaron Heinrich from Oregon State University who shares how to identify and correct this deficiency in the orchard. Read more about growing hazelnuts in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Pros & Cons of Trunk Guards vs Painting Young Hazelnut Trees

    Many new acres of hazelnut trees are being planted in the Pacific Northwest, and growers may be wondering whether they should protect these young trees by painting the trunks or using trunk guards.  Oregon State University Extension is currently conducting some research on the topic, as shared back at the Nut Growers Society Summer Tour.  Watch this brief interview with Heather Andrews as she shares some of the pros and cons of using trunk guards vs. painting tree trunks.

  • Nutritional Recommendations for Young Hazelnut Trees

    Noticing some nutrient deficiencies in your newly planted hazelnut orchards? Check out this brief video interview with Aaron Heinrich from Oregon State University who shared some common nutrient deficiencies, and some ways to manage and even avoid it with some tips at planting. Read more about growing hazelnuts in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • How Retaliatory Tariffs are Impacting the Almond Industry

    There has been a lot of talk and concern about the retaliatory tariffs impacting the California almond industry, and as almond production continues increasing, just how is this all going to impact the market? Watch this brief interview with Julie Adams from the Almond Board of California as she responds to these concerns, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Almond Pollination and Hive Removal Timing

    Almond pollination is underway in California and growers are hoping for another good crop this year.  How can you monitor the progress of your bees during almond pollination and determine when it is time to remove the hives?  Watch this brief interview with Billy Synk from Project Apis m. for some answers, and read more about it in the March issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.