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  • Four of the Biggest Challenges for California Tree Nut Growers also Bring Opportunities

    They say every cloud has a silver lining, and perhaps that could be said of the current market dynamics of the California tree nut industry. While the ominous clouds of tariffs, increasing regulatory burdens and limited water availability impact growers ability to farm everyday, there are opportunities that come with each of these challenges.  Watch this brief interview as Terrain Ag’s Specialty Crop Analyst Matt Woolf shares these opportunities with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network based on his recent presentation at the annual Convention of the Almond Alliance of California.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • Economist Shares How California Farmers Should Respond to Economic Uncertainty

    Economic uncertainty can be quite unsettling and can make important business and investment decisions difficult to navigate. Inflating costs, threatening tariffs and a volatile stock market are very concerning, especially in a state like California. World-renowned economist and financial expert Marci Rossell met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network following a presentation she delivered to a group of American Pistachio Growers to address these concerns as they relate specifically to California farmers, whose success rely quite heavily on a healthy export market. Watch this brief interview to learn more.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • Untimely, New Law in California that Farm Employers Need to be Aware of

    California laws and regulations continue changing, often causing unnecessary hardships on businesses in the state. A new law has passed in California, effective January 1, 2025 (often referred to as the “Captive Audience Meetings” law) that farm employers need to be aware of. Ron Barsamian, legal advisor to the California Fresh Fruit Association, shared the details of this new law, The California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network and how to safely navigate the changes. Watch this brief interview to learn more.
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  • California Almond Industry Reaches Record Sales with Opportunities for Worldwide Market Growth

    While tariffs and other trade barriers remain a high concern, the California almond industry has been experiencing record sales growth and shipments worldwide.  The Almond Board of California (ABC) remains optimistic for both the near and longterm future of the industry, continuing investments in new market development and research on new ways for consumers to enjoy this nutrient-dense product. Watch this video as ABC CEO Clarice Turner provides insight on what almond growers and marketers can anticipate with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network as shared at the recent annual Convention of the Almond Alliance of California.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • Safe Food California Conference Returning After Six Year Hiatus

    Food safety professionals in the dried fruit, nut and fresh fruit industries will be gathering in Monterey this June for DFA of California’s Safe Food Conference.  This annual event finally returns after a six-year hiatus.  Watch this video as Hillari Bynum from DFA of California shares more details about the conference with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network and what food safety professionals have long awaited.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor  SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • New Study Reveals Eye Health Benefits of Consuming Pistachios

    A new study on the health benefits of pistachios may have consumers ditching their sunglasses and eating pistachios instead for eye protection. A natural ingredient unique to pistachios is responsible for this amazing impact on eye health.  American Pistachio Growers’ Senior Director of Global Nutrition & Marketing Amber Wilson met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share the details of this research and the impact it’s having on consumers worldwide.  Watch this video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • Four Trending Products with American Pistachios that Consumers are Raving about Worldwide

    Pistachios are trending worldwide, not only as a snack, but also as an ingredient. At American Pistachio Growers (APG) annual Pistachio Industry Conference, growers got to taste the success of APG’s recent strategic partnerships. Sampling a high-value Pistachio & Kunafa (Dubai Style) Chocolate made exclusively with American pistachios was one such product everyone enjoyed, and consumers are raving about it worldwide. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with APG’s International Director of Marketing, Suzanne Devereaux, and in-country India representative, Sumit Saran, to highlight these new trending products that are strengthening the global demand for American pistachios. Watch this brief interview and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition for their industry support.

  • Increased Global Demand for Oregon Hazelnuts has Growers Planting Again

    Conditions were ideal for Oregon hazelnut growers to deliver a high-quality, high tonnage crop in 2024. Growers were also pleased with more favorable prices as well. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Terry Ross from the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association to discuss factors influencing the higher returns and renewed confidence of the industry in planting more acreage. Watch this brief interview and stay current on hazelnut industry news by reading your monthly issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Almond Market Concerns Loom, and Not Just Retaliatory Tariffs

    Just as the market for California almonds was beginning to look brighter, concerns for the impact of retaliatory tariffs under President Trump 2.0 have brought a lot of uncertainty to growers that rely so heavily on a healthy export market. Roland Fumasi, the North American Head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share Rabobank’s almond market forecast and an additional concern just as threatening to the near-term success of the industry as the looming retaliatory tariffs. Watch this brief interview and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Introducing the New Head of a World-renowned Hazelnut Breeding Program

    Oregon State University has a world renowned hazelnut breeding program, guided and funded by the Pacific Northwest hazelnut industry.  Following the retirement of longtime extension hazelnut breeder Shawn Mehlenbacher, Oregon State University has recently hired a new head of their hazelnut breeding program. Watch this brief video interview as Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm introduces the new OSU Extension Hazelnut Breeder, Gaurab Bhattarai. Read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/subscribe/

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