Videos

  • Almond Board Drives Global Demand for CA Almonds with New Focus

    Almond Board Drives Global Demand for CA Almonds with New Focus

    Meeting with the Chair of the Almond Board of California, watch this brief interview with Alexi Rodriguez as she shares what they are doing to grow the worldwide demand for California almonds. Read more about it in the December issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Almond Board Progress in Overcoming Global Trade Barriers

    Almond Board Progress in Overcoming Global Trade Barriers

    The California almond industry relies heavily on the export market, and navigating logistical challenges and trade barriers has become quite complicated in recent years.  Watch this brief interview with Julie Adams from the Almond Board of California as she shares their role and progress in keeping the exports flowing. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Changing Labor Laws & Regulations Ag Employers Need to Know

    Changing Labor Laws & Regulations Ag Employers Need to Know

    As California farmers prepare for the New Year, there are some labor-related changes to laws and regulations that ag employers need to be aware of.  Watch this brief interview with Adam Borchard from the California Fresh Fruit Association as he explains, based on his recent presentation at the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo.

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  • What the Coming Farm Bill Could Mean for Specialty Crop Agriculture

    What the Coming Farm Bill Could Mean for Specialty Crop Agriculture

    As specialty crops become a bigger topic of conversation in the development of a new US Farm Bill, California growers could potentially receive more national support than ever before.  Watch this brief interview with Sara Arsenault, new Vice President of the Almond Alliance of California as she explains — based on her presentation at the recent Tree & Vine Expo.

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  • 2022 Postharvest State of the Pistachio Industry

    2022 Postharvest State of the Pistachio Industry

    The 2022 western pistachio crop came in considerably shorter than was expected with all the new acreage coming into production. Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian, President of the American Pistachio Growers, as he shares some of the factors that led to this as well as an update on shipments — based on his State of the Pistachio Industry address at the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo. Read more about it in the December issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • State of the Walnut Industry & Future Prospects with Robert Verloop

    State of the Walnut Industry & Future Prospects with Robert Verloop

    There is no question, the California walnut industry is navigating through some challenging times, but hope is on the horizon. Bringing a fresh perspective to the industry is Robert Verloop, the new CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission.  Watch this brief interview based on his first State of the Walnut Industry address at the recent Tree & Vine Expo, and read more about it in the December issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • 2022 Postharvest State of the California Almond Industry

    2022 Postharvest State of the California Almond Industry

    The 2022 California almond harvest is in the books now, and growers are appreciating a much needed breather. The crop came in considerably short in comparison with the last couple years. How will this reflect on the market and what other factors are currently at play? Watch this brief interview with Richard Waycott, President of the Almond Board of California, as he explains. Read more about it in the December issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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  • Fumigation Considerations Before Replanting an Orchard

    Fumigation Considerations Before Replanting an Orchard

    It’s that time of the year when orchards are being pulled and growers begin preparing their soil for future plans.  For growers looking to replant their orchards, watch this brief interview with UC Riverside Nematologist Andreas Westphal as he shares some considerations to take for fumigation when it comes to nematode pressure.

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  • Sucker Control Options for Hazelnut Growers

    Sucker Control Options for Hazelnut Growers

    Probably more than any other tree nut crop, hazelnuts love to produce suckers, especially in their early years of development.  Too many suckers can divert a young tree’s energy and slow down the overall growth and productivity of the tree.  Watch this brief interview with Marcelo Moretti from Oregon State University as he shares what growers can do to mitigate this.  Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive this monthly publication? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/subscribe/

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  • New UCCE Advisor to Serve Tree Fruit & Nut Growers in Merced and Madera

    New UCCE Advisor to Serve Tree Fruit & Nut Growers in Merced and Madera

    The UC Cooperative Extension is pleased to introduce one of their newest Orchard Crops Advisors, Cameron Zuber, who will be serving tree fruit and nut growers in Merced and Madera Counties. Watch this video interview to get to know Cameron, his history with California agriculture, and what his research and extension focuses are.  Cameron can be reached at (209) 385-7403 or cazuber@ucanr.edu.

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