While the southern states have historically led the nation in pecan production by far, acreage and production trends in the West are rising, according to California pecan grower/processor and American Pecan Council Board Member Blake Houston. Watch his video interview with Matthew Malcolm at the recent Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock, based on his State of the Pecan Industry presentation. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Hazelnut Market Improves, Oregon Growers Celebrate Higher Prices
Pacific Northwest hazelnut growers at the recent Nut Growers Society Winter Meeting were happy with the news of improving market conditions and prices for their 2023 crop. Watch this brief video with Terry Ross from the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association for the specifics, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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New Almond Board CEO Shares Optimism for Future of Industry
At the recent Almond Board of California annual conference in Sacramento, growers, hullers and processors witnessed the passing the reigns from the former President Richard Waycott, to the new President and CEO Clarice Turner. Watch this interview to learn more about Clarice Turner, as well as the experience and optimism for the future of the industry that she brings to the table. Read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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New Chair Introduced at American Pistachio Growers, and What to Expect at Annual Conference
Rich Kreps has just been announced as the new American Pistachio Growers Chairman of the Board. Watch this brief interview to learn more about Rich and what to expect at the 2024 American Pistachio Growers annual conference coming soon to Monterey, including some special keynote speakers. Learn more and register to attend the conference HERE.
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Introducing American Pistachio Growers New VP of Global Marketing
American Pistachio Growers (APG) has a new Vice President of Global Marketing. Watch this brief interview introducing Scott Fryer to the pistachio industry, and come hear from him at their Pistachio Industry Conference, Feb. 26-28th to see what APG is doing to build demand for American grown pistachios.
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Oregon State University Releases Exciting New Hazelnut Variety, Thompson
Oregon State University has a world renowned hazelnut breeding program, and the newest variety, Thompson, has recently been released. Thompson has some impressing features pacific northwest growers will be interested in. Watch this brief video interview with Shawn Mehlenbacher, head of the OSU hazelnut breeding program to gain the details, and learn more about this new variety at the Nut Growers Society Winter Meeting on Jan. 11 at the Salem Convention Center.
Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.
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Optimism for California’s 2023 Pecan Crop and State of the Industry
At the Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock held mid-November, Karlene Hanf, President of the California Pecan Growers Association, joined other tree nut commodity leaders in sharing State of the Industry reports. California pecan production and acreage is on the rise. Watch this brief interview with Karlene as she shares her insights on the current State of the California Pecan Industry.
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State of the California Walnut Industry with Robert Verloop
The California walnut industry has suffered tremendously in recent years due to many factors outside of the grower’s control. But the future is not all doom and gloom. In fact, the quality of this year’s crop was outstanding. Watch this brief interview with Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission, as he shares some highlights from his State of the Walnut Industry address at the Malcolm Media’s recent Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock.
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New Product Registered for Weed & Sucker Control in Oregon Hazelnuts
Oregon hazelnut growers have a new tool to combat both weeds and suckers in young hazelnuts. Watch this brief video with weed science expert Marcelo Moretti from Oregon State University to find out, and read more about hazelnut orchard management in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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New Invasive Pest Threatens Western Tree Nut Industry
Western tree nut commodities just got through a very tough season, and markets are still less than ideal. The last thing growers want to hear about is a new pest threatening their orchard production. But the Carpophilus Beetle has already been under the radar far too long, damaging Central Valley orchards under the guise of “Navel Orangeworm.” Watch this brief video with Bob Klein from the California Pistachio Research Board as he explains, and read more about this new pest in the December and January issues of Pacific Nut Producer magazine.
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