Category: Pistachios
Keenan Farms promotes Mitchell Keenan
In January of 2024, Keenan Farms, located in Avenal, California, announced that it promoted Mitchell Keenan to vice president.
UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley offers CropManage Hands-on Workshop
UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley will host CropManage Hands-on Workshop that will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on March 14.
Meridian Growers provides December pistachio shipment report
Meridian Growers released its December Pistachio Shipment Report, which indicated a record-breaking year for American pistachio crops.
Edete’s pollination services boost pistachio crop by 19% in California
Edete offers Precision Pollination as a Service (PPaS), a solution that is enhancing pollination in California pistachio crops.
Administrative Committee for Pistachios welcomes new director
The Administrative Committee for Pistachios (ACP) has hired Stephen Vasquez as the organization’s executive director.
Meridian Growers notes robust pistachio exports
As of Nov. 30, the American pistachio crop for 2023 stands at 1.49 billion pounds, just shy of breaking the 1.5 billion mark.
American Pistachio Growers awarded $5 million grant
California Department of Food and Agriculture grant promotes carbon sequestration, environmentally-friendly soils management practices.
American Pistachio Growers welcomes new leader
American Pistachio Growers (APG) has welcomed Joel Nelsen as its new interim president.
Wonderful Pistachios launches new flavor
Wonderful Pistachios rolled out its newest flavor that features seasoned salt to retailers throughout the U.S.
UCCE hosts statewide pistachio day
The UCCE is set to hold the 2024 Statewide Pistachio Day on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at the Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, California.
Meridian Growers releases update on pricing of pistachios and almonds
Meridian Growers provided an update on pistachio and almond pricing on Nov. 14, 2023.
Wonderful Company names grant recipients
The Wonderful Company has named the latest recipients of its 2023 Central Valley Community Grants program.
California tree nut growers beware of Carpophilus truncatus
Tree nut crops in California are now faced with a new threat. The pest is called carpophilus beetle (Nitidulidae: Carpophilus truncatus). Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist (Dept. Entomology, UC Riverside) provided National Nut Grower with some important details about this pest.
American Pistachio Growers annual conference opens all registrations
The American Pistachio Growers 2024 Pistachio Industry Annual Conference will be held Feb. 26-28, 2024 at the Monetrey Conference Center.
Meridian releases September pistachio report
Meridian Growers has released its September 2024 report, which outlines current pistachio shipments and a market update.