Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: California Ag Network

  • Pacific Nut Producer August Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer August Issue

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    Pacific Nut Producer August Issue

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    Contents of the August Issue:

    Ryan Valk Educates & Entertains
    Fifth Generation Farmer Connects Using Social Platform
    Pollination Points
    Considerations for Cover Crops in Drought Conditions
    August Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • US Pistachio Shipments Up Despite Logistical & Economic Challenges

    US Pistachio Shipments Up Despite Logistical & Economic Challenges

    Despite continued pandemic, trade and logistical issues, American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian shared at their annual Summer Luncheon that pistachio shipments are up, which is critical for the success of this growing commodity. Watch this brief interview with Richard as he explains, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • Ag Goals & Progress of Voluntary Agreements for Bay-Delta Flows

    Ag Goals & Progress of Voluntary Agreements for Bay-Delta Flows

    What is now being referred to as a 20 year drought in California has caused many problems for not only farmers, but all Californians and wildlife. In addition to the dire need for water infrastructure renovations, farming groups are also very focused on pursuing voluntary agreements for alternatives to the California State Water Resources Control Board plan for Bay-Delta flows.  Watch this brief interview with Merced County farmer, Randy Fiorini who shared some insights from the Delta Stewardship Council as the discussions on voluntary agreements have resumed.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • 2021 Crop Forecast with American Pistachio Growers

    2021 Crop Forecast with American Pistachio Growers

    Just how “off” of an off-year do we expect the California pistachio crop to be this season?  Obviously factors of drought and increasing bearing acreage will play major roles in the outcome of this year’s harvest, but watch this brief interview with APG President Richard Matoian as he shares the crop forecast.  Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • Merced Grower Works with Farmland Trust to Protect Acreage from Urban Development

    Merced Grower Works with Farmland Trust to Protect Acreage from Urban Development

    Merced County almond, walnut and peach grower, Randy Fiorini is proud to be the first farmer to work with both the Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation and California Farmland Trust in a conservation fundraising campaign to protect agricultural land from urban expansion. Watch this brief video with Randy Fiorini as he explains the program and needed support to realize his goal.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • Ravens & Crows Wreak Havoc in Orchards, Vineyards & Dairies

    Ravens & Crows Wreak Havoc in Orchards, Vineyards & Dairies

    Do you suspect some big black birds are damaging your irrigation lines, pecking at your newborn calves or eating your developing crop? You may have a problem with crows or ravens. But how do you tell the two apart, and how can you legally control them? Watch this brief interview with Brian Popper from USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services to learn more (special thanks to Hardshell Labs for providing some of the video b-roll footage).

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • Almond International Trade Barriers & the Biden Administration

    Almond International Trade Barriers & the Biden Administration

    What is the current status of the international trade war impact on almonds and what changes can we anticipate in the foreseeable future? Watch this brief video with Julie Adams from the Almond Board of California and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • Aflatoxin in Almonds: How are we Doing?

    Aflatoxin in Almonds: How are we Doing?

    In addition to the temporary effects of port congestion, COVID-19 and international trade wars, aflatoxin inspections and rejections have been a longer term issue and limiting factor for our almond industry exports. Julie Adams provided an update at the recent Almond Alliance Convention on how the industry is doing in keeping aflatoxin levels down to a minimum in their orchard and post harvest practices, as well as current discussions abroad on lowering the costly inspection requirements. Watch this brief video with Julie, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • A Plea for Farmer Engagement and Government Support of California GSAs

    A Plea for Farmer Engagement and Government Support of California GSAs

    As farmers face drought conditions once again this summer, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are still working on the planning and implementation of their Groundwater Sustainability Plans. Watch this brief video with Patricia Poire, Executive Director of the Kern Groundwater Authority, as she shares concerns and needs for both farmer and government support to meet the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requirements.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • Pacific Nut Producer June Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer June Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer June Issue

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    Contents of the June Issue:

    Almond Alliance Holds Convention
    Critical In-Person Discussions on Water, Trade & Public Perception
    Nuts & Bolts
    Nut Industry News Briefs
    June Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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