Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: California Ag Network

  • Almond Board Increases Market Investment in India by 80%

    Almond Board Increases Market Investment in India by 80%

    India has quickly become the number one export market for the California almond industry, and the Almond Board has increased its marketing investment there by 80%.  Watch this brief interview with Emily Fleischmann from the Almond Board of California, as she shares details about their strategic partnerships there and how these funds are being used to drive demand. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Getting California Almond Hulls into China’s Animal Feed Market

    Getting California Almond Hulls into China’s Animal Feed Market

    The trade dispute with China has proved challenging for tree nut exports into China, but the California almond industry has even more to provide the Chinese market — almond hulls.  Almond hulls have long been used on California dairies, but the potential to reach China’s animal feed market brings promising opportunity and value for this byproduct. Watch this brief interview with Keith Schneller, Trade Policy Specialist for the Almond Board of California, as he shares the progress on getting approval to start shipping hulls. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Characteristics of New Walnut Rootstocks Growers Should Consider

    Characteristics of New Walnut Rootstocks Growers Should Consider

    While walnut growers tend to pay more attention to walnut prices and varieties, rootstock selection can make a big difference in the establishment and longevity of their orchards. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Orchard Systems Advisor Luke Milliron as he shares characteristics and availability of new rootstocks for the walnut industry. Read more about in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Are Autonomous Self-Driving Tractors Legal in California?

    Are Autonomous Self-Driving Tractors Legal in California?

    As California’s agricultural industries progress towards a more sustainable future with new technologies and innovations, current Cal OSHA regulations (unless changed) may hinder their progress, particularly with regard to autonomous or self-driving tractors.  Watch this brief video with Michael Miiller from the California Association of Winegrape Growers as he explains.
     
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  • Pacific Nut Producer March Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer March Issue

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    Pacific Nut Producer March Issue

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    Contents of the March Issue:

    Fourth Generation Farmer Addresses Water Issues
    Innovation is Key to Advancing Almonds
    Tom Rogers Honored as Hazelnut Grower of the Year
    Cathy Bisset to Lead as New President of the Nut Growers Society
    March Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Tulare County Sheriff Addresses Beehive Theft Concerns

    Tulare County Sheriff Addresses Beehive Theft Concerns

    Beehive theft has been a growing concern for the California almond industry and the threat of getting stung by a bee hasn’t been sufficient in deterring thieves from this valuable commodity that is critical for setting a profitable crop.  Watch this brief interview with Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux who addresses this issue and read more about in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • State of the American Pecan Industry

    State of the American Pecan Industry

    While we hear more about almonds, walnuts and pistachios in California, pecans are still a significant crop for the Golden State, and are grown across the nation. Watch this brief interview Jeff Smutny from the American Pecan Council as he shares his production and market outlook for the pecan industry. Read the full proceedings of the annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo where he spoke in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Spray Timing for Almond Bloom Diseases with Brent Holtz

    Spray Timing for Almond Bloom Diseases with Brent Holtz

    Beekeepers have begun delivering hives to almond orchards and the buds of all varieties are swelling and prepping for bloom. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Brent Holtz as he shares some important advice with growers regarding bloom fungicide spray timing, and read his monthly Almond Tasks column in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Pacific Nut Producer February Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer February Issue

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    Pacific Nut Producer February Issue

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    Contents of the February Issue:

    Protecting a Long-Term Investment in Pistachios
    Dominic Pitigliano Talks Innovation
    Tree & Vine Expo Brings Industry Back Together
    Critical Tree Nut Topics Addressed
    February Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Pesticides, Air Quality and Upcoming Statewide Notification System Explained

    Pesticides, Air Quality and Upcoming Statewide Notification System Explained

    California has allocated $10 million to begin the development of a statewide system the provides information to the public about pesticides used around them. DPR is working in partnership with several agricultural commissioners on local pilot projects as part of the development of the system this year. Watch this brief interview with Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo as he explains what this means for the public and agriculture.
     
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