Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

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  • How to Design a New Pistachio Orchard

    How to Design a New Pistachio Orchard

    Considering planting a new pistachio orchard? What is the ideal row/tree spacing? How many male pollenizer trees will you need? Should you plant on berms or not? These are just a few of the questions addressed by UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen in this video.  Watch his brief interview and read more about growing pistachios in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.  Don’t currently receive it?  Subscribe for FREE today at PacificNutProducer.com.
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  • New Export Opportunities for Almond Hulls

    New Export Opportunities for Almond Hulls

    As California almond production continues to increase, so does the amount of coproducts such as hulls and shells.  Traditionally, much of these coproducts have been sold to California dairies as cattle feed and bedding amendments; however, the increase in production has led the industry to pursue further marketing opportunities and uses for these coproducts.  Watch this brief interview with Elaine Trevino from the Almond Alliance of California as she shares some exciting news regarding export opportunities and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Wildfire Impact on CA Almond Harvest & Crop Update

    Wildfire Impact on CA Almond Harvest & Crop Update

    Are California almond growers really going to reach their record 3 billion pound crop this year? How have the wildfires impacted the harvest season? What kind of pest pressure levels are growers experiencing this year? What should almond growers expect at the virtual Almond Board Conference this year?  Watch this brief interview with Richard Waycott from the Almond Board of California to find out and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Four Things All Pistachio Growers Should Know This Harvest

    Four Things All Pistachio Growers Should Know This Harvest


    Are American Pistachio Growers really going to reach their record billion pound crop this year? How have the wildfires impacted the crop/harvest season? What kind of pest pressure levels are growers experiencing this year? What should pistachio growers know about Round II of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.  Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian from American Pistachio Growers to find out and don’t miss his annual State of the Pistachio industry address at the virtual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo on November 12th.
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  • Pacific Nut Producer October Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer October Issue

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    Contents of the October Issue:

    Chandler Farms
    Members of Cortez Growers and Blue Diamond
    A New Microscopic Almond Pest
    Peach Root-Knot Nematode Update
    September Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Pacific Nut Producer September Issue

    Pacific Nut Producer September Issue

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    Contents of the September Issue:

    2020 Pistachios May Fall Short of 1 Billion Pounds
    Shipments Still Strong Compared to Last Year
    Protecting Young Trees from Herbicide Damage
    New Finding: White Latex Painting Doesn’t Help
    Retiring UCCE Tree Nut Farm Advisors
    Kurt Hembree, Allan Fulton, Rachel Elkins
    September Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Getting More Consistent Yields in Pistachios

    Getting More Consistent Yields in Pistachios

    Pistachios are alternate bearing by nature, getting higher yields one year and then following with a short harvest.  The trees may enjoy the break every other year, but more consistent yields would be much more preferable to the grower and an expanding pistachio industry.  Watch this brief interview with UCCE Emeritus Farm Advisor Bob Beede as he shares about some trials that have been conducted to effectively reduce the volatility in pistachio yields from year to year and the effects of tree age and rootstock selection on its alternate bearing nature.  Read Bob’s monthly Pistachio Orchard Tasks column in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Turning Almond Shells into Plastics & Tires

    Turning Almond Shells into Plastics & Tires


    Here is a throwback video from a previous annual convention of the Almond Alliance of California as many were disappointed by the cancellation of the annual convention this year due to COVID-19 restrictions; however, very interesting research performed by USDA exploring alternative uses for almond hulls and shells — including plastics and vehicle tires through a process of torrefaction. Watch this brief interview Bill Orts Bioproducts Research Leader at USDA and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • PhD Grower Pushes the Limits on Salinity in Pistachios

    PhD Grower Pushes the Limits on Salinity in Pistachios

    The pistachio market remains strong despite the COVID-19 impact on the global economy; however California pistachio growers are still limited on availability of quality water and soil to meet the growing demand for this valuable commodity.  There is hope though for growers on marginal land as this PhD grower has found a way to meet the needs of his crop amidst less than ideal soil/water conditions. Watch this brief interview with Muhammad Siddiqui and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Progress on Navel Orangeworm Sterile Insect Technique Research

    Progress on Navel Orangeworm Sterile Insect Technique Research

    Most tree nut growers have heard about the sterile insect technique research underway to combat Navel Orangeworm, the number one pest threat to almond and pistachio growers.  But what is the progress on this program and how soon can we expect to see these sterile insects released on a large scale to support California growers?  Watch this brief interview with Houston Wilson from the Kearney Ag Research & Extension Center, UC Cooperative Extension, to learn more.
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