The American Pistachio Growers Annual Conference is the largest gathering for pistachio growers and industry leaders, drawing attendees from across the United States. It’s three power-packed days of networking, education and community. This is where new products are shared, new relationships are forged and friendships are cultivated. Fill your brain, inspire your heart, and get excited to grow.
What kinds of damage/losses did California pistachio growers incur this year? How was Navel Orangeworm, the industry’s most formidable pest? How about the international trade war? Can pistachios growers still get trade mitigation funding? Watch this brief video with American Pistachio Growers’ Executive Director Richard Matoian and read more about in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Please thank our sponsor Duarte …
At Malcolm Media’s annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo, Richard Matoian reported record high shipments of American pistachios in his State of the Pistachio industry address, despite the ongoing international trade dispute. Although this year is an “off-year” for the California pistachio industry, growers still managed to deliver large yields this season. Watch this brief video with the …
With record acreage of pistachios being planted in the San Joaquin Valley, some of these orchards are being planted in areas where pistachios have never grown before. They are being planted in marginal soils with saline or sodic issues; and although pistachios have greater tolerance for these kinds of soils than almonds, they are are not invincible. Where do you …
For those agricultural commodities that are subject to the new Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act, water testing will be a key component in this adjustment. In some cases, these water testing requirements may include more than just what you are irrigating the crop with. Watch this brief interview with Tom Jones from the Safe Food Alliance …
Growers likely have heard a lot about the damage leaf footed bugs and navel orange worm can cause to their pistachio crop, but what about integrated pest management practices in the early nonbearing years of an orchard? When there’s no crop, growers may overlook the impact that some insect pests can have their young trees that are in their critical …
With the tasking demands of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act coming down on California farmers, a considerable amount of farmland will have to be retired and will have a severe economic impact on the Central Valley. But there has to be a way to meet the demands of the state without devastating our farming communities. Watch this brief interview with Friant …
Despite the recent increased tariffs slapped onto US pistachios in the midst of an international trade war, consumers worldwide just can’t get enough of them. Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian from American Pistachio Growers and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery and attend one of their upcoming Bennett Hickman …
Bring a guest and enjoy lunch at the American Pistachio Growers’ Annual Member Luncheon. Visit our informational booths, connect with fellow members and learn about the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint. Jason Phillips, CEO, Friant Water Authority will be presenting the locally driven plan create water balance that improves communities, habitats and agricultural landscapes across the Valley. Pacific Nut Producer …
How is the 2019 pistachio crop looking? What’s on the agenda for American Pistachio Growers Summer Luncheon coming up on July 26th? Check out this brief interview with Executive Director Richard Matoian for some answers. Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery and attend one of their upcoming Bennett Hickman Almond Field Days in Pixley or Modesto.
