New Pest Found Infesting California Almond And Pistachio Crops By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|November 3, 2023 Researchers say crop sanitation will be key to controlling the invasive carpophilus beetle.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Strategies for Success in Budding First-Year Pistachio By Mae Culumber|November 14, 2022 Timing is critical for good tree establishment.
Sierra Gold Nursery 2017 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|December 7, 2016 Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, CA, offers two walnut rootstocks, a salt-tolerant pistachio rootstock, and more.
Pistachio Crop Smashes Record By David Eddy|October 30, 2016 This isn’t just an “on” year for the biennial bearing crop, it’s a limb-buster.
Citrus, Pistachio Researchers Named First UC Endowed Chairs Posted by Christina Herrick|July 5, 2016 Extension advisors named University of California Cooperative Extension Presidential Chairs to study pistachio production systems.
Temperature, Location Key To Predicting Leaffooted Bug Pressure By Brian Wallheimer|May 26, 2016 This year, leaffooted bugs are expected to be a significant problem in almonds and pistachios, but watching temperature […]
Bank Predicts A Roller Coaster Ride For Tree Nut Industry Posted by David Eddy|May 20, 2016 Supply expected to grow by more than one-third in next five years, but decreasing demand may lower prices.
New Navel Orangeworm Pheromone Lure Shows Promising Results By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 27, 2015 A new navel orangeworm (NOW) lure could help almond, pistachio and walnut growers better monitor their orchards for […]
High Number Of Pistachio Blanks Attributed To Drought, Warm Winter By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 23, 2015 Some California pistachio growers are seeing as much as 70% blanks (shells with no nuts inside) on their […]
Pistachio Production Short Course Slated Posted by David Eddy|November 5, 2014 Sessions are based on accepted science and designed for orchard decision makers.
Sierra Gold Nurseries 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2014 Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, CA, offers two dwarfing cherry rootstocks, a salt-tolerant pistachio rootstock, and more.
Poor Pistachio Set Reported Posted by David Eddy|May 14, 2014 Could this be yet another insidious effect of the drought?
Pistachio Crop May Not Double As Soon As Expected By David Eddy|February 26, 2014 Drought, other planting considerations, may slightly slow explosive growth.
Live Coverage Of American Pistachio Industry Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2014 Western Fruit Grower editor will be tweeting from the pistachio industry gathering.
California Leads Nation In Specialty Crop Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2013 USDA has announced that California received more than $18 million out of the total $52 million awarded nationwide […]
Saving Young Pistachios From Dieback Posted by Christina Herrick|July 5, 2012 As both the citrus and pistachio farm advisor in Kern County, CA, who would have thought that […]
Pistachio Growers Vote To Amend Marketing Order Posted by Christina Herrick|February 6, 2012 The USDA will amend the federal marketing order regulating the handling of pistachios produced in California, Arizona, and […]
Worker At California Pistachio Farm Killed In Explosion Posted by Christina Herrick|December 2, 2011 A loud explosion fatally injured a worker at a pistachio farm Wednesday in central California. According to a […]