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  • Ag Theft Risk Rises with Climbing Diesel Prices

    With the cost of diesel climbing, it is causing a chain reaction, raising the costs of copper wire and other materials. This is leading to an increased risk of gas and copper theft on farms. At the Nisei Farmers League Annual Meeting, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jared North talked with Matthew Malcolm of California Ag Network about how growers can protect themselves from theft. Watch this quick video and learn more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

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  • Pistachio Demand Skyrockets in India

    Demand for pistachios is so high in India that American growers are having a hard time keeping up. This is facilitated in part by the viral rise of Dubai chocolate, while a new trade agreement with the United States could unlock new opportunities. At the annual American Pistachio Growers Conference, Matthew Malcolm from California Ag Network spoke with APG India In-Market Representative Sumit Saran to go over these developments. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Groundwater Markets Tested in Mojave Basin

    As growers navigate SGMA, different avenues are being explored for access to the needed water for crops, including groundwater markets. This has been experimented with in the Mojave Basin, resulting in stabilized implementation  and aggregate gains, but also a consolidation of water rights. At the World Ag Expo, UC Cooperative Extension Associate Professor Ellen Bruno discussed the findings on groundwater markets with Matthew Malcolm at California Ag Network. Watch this quick video and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

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  • Lower Global Harvest Benefits American Pistachios

    Pistachio growers are having a hard time keeping up with skyrocketing global demands despite a record crop, but down years in Iran and Turkey may keep buyers from going elsewhere. Meanwhile, American Pistachio Growers has seen unprecedented opportunities for marketing and exports. At the annual APG Conference, Vice President of Global Marketing Scott Fryer discussed these latest developments with Matthew Malcolm from Pacific Nut Producer. Watch this quick interview and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Surging Pistachio Demand Outpaces Supply

    The pistachio industry is seeing unprecedented success, but there are still headwinds to look out for as high demand means that growers and processors alike are having a hard time keeping up with the consumers. At the American Pistachio Growers Conference, President and CEO Zachary Fraser urged everyone to stay “humble and hungry” as they meet any upcoming challenges head-on. Fraser spoke with Matthew Malcolm with California Ag Network to talk about what’s new in the pistachio industry, and what to expect moving forward. Watch this video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. (Editors Note: Since the filming of this interview, Zachary Fraser has departed from American Pistachio Growers.)

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  • Land Tax Dispute

     

    Growers in Cochise County, Arizona are fighting back against a proposed tax increase on land used for permanent crops like pistachios, pecans and wine grapes. Growers like John Heuler have fought back and won in tax and appeals courts, but the county is taking the dispute to the State Supreme Court. At the American Pistachio Growers’ Annual Conference, Heuler spoke with Matthew Malcolm from Malcolm Media Ag Publishing to go over the latest details. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Hazelnut Sucker Removal

    Hazelnut suckers can be a hassle for growers, as they compete with trees for key nutrients. Removing them regularly is crucial to maintaining a healthy orchard. At the Nut Growers Society’s Winter Meeting, Marcelo Moretti from Oregon State University spoke with Matthew Malcolm of Malcolm Media Ag Publishing about the latest findings on sucker removal practices. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Fungicide Drenching to Combat Hazelnut Blight

    Eastern filbert blight is an ongoing and costly problem for hazelnut growers, but researchers at the Oregon State Extension are researching newer and more efficient ways to combat it. At the Nut Growers Society’s Winter Meeting, Jay Pscheidt spoke with Matthew Malcolm at Malcolm Media Ag Publishing and shared their findings on drenching. Watch this quick video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Organic Hazelnuts Get USDA Boost

    The USDA allocated funding for the promotion of organic hazelnuts. This has facilitated initiatives in marketing, outreach and even culinary partnerships with master chefs in France. Judy Hirigoyen with the Oregon Organic Hazelnut Collective and Jed White from Cascade Foods LLC spoke to Matthew Malcolm of Pacific Nut Producer to discuss these exciting developments for the Oregon organic hazelnut industry. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Cautious Optimism Following Incredible Year for Hazelnut Growers


    Hazelnut growers in Oregon had their biggest crop yet as weather conditions dampened yields in Turkey and Italy. While the global supply was more than anticipated, the outlook remains cautiously optimistic. Hazelnut Growers of Oregon President/CEO Troy Johnson discussed some of the latest developments in the international market and what they’re doing to sell more Oregon hazelnuts with Matthew Malcolm. Watch this quick video and learn more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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