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Pacific Nut Producer is the Authoritative Voice of the Western Nut Industry. We cover Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Pecans and Macadamias.

Clovis California
Joined December 2011
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Peter Ako Larbi will present “The Cost of Mis-Calibration & Misapplication” at the Fresno Ag Expo. Nov. 13, 2026 | Fresno, CA 30 min PCA CEUs Register free: agexpo.biz/register #FresnoAgExpo #SprayerCalibration
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At the Tree & Vine Expo, Cameron Zuber will discuss irrigation & nitrogen management after whole orchard recycling. Nov. 17, 2026 | Turlock, CA 30 min CCA & INMP CEUs Preregister free: agexpo.biz/register #TreeAndVineExpo #OrchardManagement
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Come see Mohammad Yaghmour at the Fresno Ag Expo for “Almond Disease Biology & Management in Rainy Seasons.” Nov. 13, 2026 | Fresno, CA 30 min PCA CEUs Free preregistration: agexpo.biz/register #FresnoAgExpo #Almonds
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Hear Brandon Drummond discuss “State of the Pecan Industry” at the Tree & Vine Expo! Nov. 17, 2026 | Turlock, CA Register free: agexpo.biz/register #TreeAndVineExpo #Pecans
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Hear Phoebe Gordon discuss polyphenol deposition in pistachios and the effects of cultivar and irrigation at the Fresno Ag Expo! Nov. 13, 2026 | Fresno, CA 30 min CCA & INMP CEUs Register free: agexpo.biz/register #FresnoAgExpo #Pistachios
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Hear Cecilia Ceja on Pesticide Use Monitoring Inspections. Fresno Ag Expo | Nov. 13, 2026 | Fresno 1 hour Laws & Regs CEUs Register free: agexpo.biz/register #FresnoAgExpo #PesticideSafety
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Hear Chaydon O’Fallon on new fungicides for Phytophthora diseases of almond & sweet cherry. Tree & Vine Expo | Nov. 17, 2026 | Turlock 30 min PCA CEUs Register free: agexpo.biz/register #TreeAndVineExpo #PlantPathology
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Hear Florent Trouillas discuss “Epidemiology & Control of the Invasive Red Leaf Blotch Disease of Almond” at the Tree & Vine Expo! Nov. 17, 2026 | Turlock, CA 30 min PCA CEUs Register free: agexpo.biz/register #TreeAndVineExpo #Almonds @ucanr @UCIPM
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Hazelnut processing company Denfeld Nut acquired Cascade Foods. This merger will provide access to higher quality varieties and logistical support to growers and processors. Thanks to George Packing Company Inc Hazelnuts for their industry support. Video: pacificnutproducer.com/denfe…
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Almond growers: Don't miss Alejandro Hernandez Rosas (@ucdavis) at Fresno Ag Expo Nov. 13 discussing the spread and control of invasive red leaf blotch disease. Register FREE: agexpo.biz/register @ucanr #FresnoAgExpo #AlmondGrowers #CaliforniaAlmonds #PlantPathology #Almonds
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Join Alireza Pourreza of @ucdavis at the #TreeAndVineExpo on Nov. 17! 🌱 Learn about Leaf Monitor, an AI-powered technology for real-time nutrient monitoring in tree & vine crops. Earn 30 min of CCA & INMP CEUs! Register FREE: agexpo.biz/register
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Pest infestations need to be taken care of as pistachio crops are brought into storage, with pests like navel orangeworm threatening crops. The USDA ARS is finding new ways to help growers manage these populations and protect their stores more efficiently. pacificnutproducer.com/pest-…
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pacificnutproducer.com/2026/… Walnut harvest is here. Manage irrigation carefully, keep monitoring pests and move quickly after shaking—quality loss can begin within nine hours. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer.
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Hazelnut growers in Oregon's Willamette Valley are experiencing a record crop, both in quality and quantity. However, they will be encountering a competitive market with large hazelnut supplies from Turkey, Italy and Chile, and product development will... pacificnutproducer.com/2026/…
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Walnut growers in CA expect a sizable harvest in 2026, coming off of the second largest in state history last year. The California Walnut Board and Commission is working to support growers through product promotion, partnerships and even color descriptors. pacificnutproducer.com/2026/…
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pacificnutproducer.com/2026/… Hazelnut harvest is almost here. Key orchard tasks include mowing, timing the final irrigation, harvesting before fall rains, scouting for disease and testing soil pH. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer.
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pacificnutproducer.com/2026/… This Week in Ag: Five stories across California agriculture. This week: CAWG award winners, a citrus quarantine expansion, a CDFA committee opening, the Western Dairy Showcase and a UC Davis grower survey. More from California Ag Network.
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pacificnutproducer.com/2026/… Pistachio harvest ended early this year, but irrigation season isn’t over yet. A longer post-harvest period means trees will continue using water before dormancy. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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pacificnutproducer.com/2026/… Post-harvest work is already shaping next season’s almond crop. Growers should monitor for red leaf blotch and rust, resume irrigation after harvest, prune mature orchards and manage pests like gophers, ground squirrels and mice.
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California agriculture is seeing developments across several major commodities this week, from strong almond exports and an expanding citrus quarantine to concerns surrounding avocado production in Mexico. Here are five stories to know this week in Ag. pacificnutproducer.com/2026/…
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