Pistachios

California pistachio growers, processors create $5.2B economic impact

With a 56% increase in acreage in California over four years, and a ripple effect into neighboring Arizona and New Mexico, the pistachio industry generates big economic activity. more »

US pistachio production shows record on-year high

It's an on year for pistachio, and the forecast looks promising with over 1 billion pounds in-shell. more »

Pistachio production costs outlined in UC ANR study

For new growers who are jumping in on the increasing demand of pistachio consumption to long-time farming veterans, these cost documents keep pistachio growers price informed. more »

Understanding the principles of irrigation efficiency in pistachio

Unless growers are designing their irrigation systems well and diligently maintaining them, how efficient a system can be is very different from how efficient a system actually is. ... more »

Nut categories dominate top 10 California ag performers in 2019

With over 400 commodities that supply the nation and abroad, almonds, pistachios and walnuts rank among the top. more »

American Pistachio Growers add new government relations director

Cadee Condit is bringing her legislative and regulatory experience to help protect the future of agriculture. more »

Pistachio dormant period is a good time to leach salt

The dormant season is a good time to leach salt, but large volumes of water and stubborn soils mean growers need to be mindful of nitrogen. more »

Get the early-blooming pistachio cultivars pruned earlier

Early-flowering pistachio cultivars need pruning around Feb. 1 to train the trees and maintain size. more »