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  • Pacific Nut Producer November Issue

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    Pacific Nut Producer November Issue

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    Contents of the November Issue:

    Almond, Walnut Farmer Draws the Line
    Fiorini Family Seek Easement to Protect Farming History

    Oregon Hazelnut Growers Anticipate 62,000+ Ton Crop
    Bargaining Association Announces Minimum Price

    EXPOS are BACK and IN PERSON
    Expos in Turlock and Fresno

    November Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Pacific Nut Producer October Issue

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    Contents of the October Issue:

    Golden Valley Almond Hulling and Shelling Inc
    A Family Affair

    Elaine Trevino Nominated as US Chief Agricultural Negotiator
    Almond Alliance of California CEO to Move to Washington DC

    San Joaquin Valley Grower Survey
    UCCE to Better Meet the Needs of the Tree Nut Industry

    October Orchard Tasks
    Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts

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  • Hazelnut Orchard Irrigation Trends & Considerations

    As Oregon hazelnut growers experience hotter, dryer summers, the industry is trending away from traditional dryland farming and installing irrigation systems as they plant new orchards. Watch this brief interview with OSU Hazelnut Extension Specialist Nik Wiman as he discusses the variety of irrigation options growers are adopting around the Willamette Valley and why.  Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. If you’re not currently receiving the print publication, subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/subscribe/
    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.
  • Filbertworm Mating Disruption in Hazelnut Becomes More Economical

    When it comes to hazelnut insect pests, filbertworm is number one.  Managing the pest with insecticides and novel mating disruption technology can also be quite costly; however, Oregon State University has been seeing some positive results through field trials and recent studies that not only prove the efficacy of mating disruption, but also make the technology more affordable for the grower in managing this pest.  Watch this brief interview with OSU IPM Research Assistant in the Vaughn Walton Lab, Betsey Miller, as she explains; and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the monthly publication? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/subscribe/
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  • Assemblyman Adam Gray Addresses Dire Need for Action on Improving, Increasing CA Water Infrastructure

    As drought conditions worsen in California and water curtailments cause prime farmland to run dry, many wonder how long agriculture will have to suffer the consequences of decades of government neglect to water storage/infrastructure needs.  Watch this brief interview with California State Assembly member Adam Gray as he shares his perspective and priorities in regards to the situation.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • Port Congestion Limits Tree Nut Exports at Harvest

    Water infrastructure is not the only critical issue California needs to invest more in; since the onset of the pandemic, the west coast ports have been overtasked and are in dire need of attention.  Watch this brief interview with Jim Zion from the Agricultural Trade Advisory Council as he explains the issue and its impact on agricultural exports.
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  • Opportunities for Almond Hulls in Asian Feed Markets

    The California almond industry has grown tremendously in recent years, and so has the supply of almond byproducts such as hulls and shells.  While industry groups and companies are working to expand the consumer markets internationally for California almonds, some are also at work striving to expand the value and uses for almond byproducts. Almond hulls have commonly been used in animal feed locally, but what we they could also be profitably marketed across the sea where greater demand lies. Watch this brief video with Joe Onorato  who represents the first company that has shipped almond hulls to China, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • Top Costly Legal Issues Ag Employers can Prevent

    At the Annual Convention of the Almond Alliance of California, Stacy Henderson, Almond Alliance’s go-to attorney for ag labor law, shared some of the top costly mistakes ag employers should know about that can be prevented. Watch this brief video with Stacy as she explains.
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  • Upcoming Legislation on Product Packaging Concerns California Farmers

    As if transportation issues and port congestion weren’t challenging enough for California agriculture and other industries, further legislation to regulate the type of packaging producers can use to ship their products is pending state approval. Watch this brief video with Almond Alliance of California’s lobbyist Dennis Albiani how this will impact agriculture, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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  • Recent Successes & Challenges on the Legislative Front with APG’s Cadee Condit

    Growers finally got to meet American Pistachio Growers’ (APG) new Director of Government Relations, Cadee Condit in-person at the recent APG Summer Luncheon in Visalia, CA. Watch this brief interview with Cadee as she introduces herself and talks about APG’s current priorities on the legislative front. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.