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Paul Wenger is an almond and walnut grower in Stanislaus County. He noted that California must be able to store water during heavy rains.

Mateo Marquez is a pest control advisor and certified crop advisor with Integral Ag an independent consulting and research company based in Chico. He comments on Plant Bug Pressure.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted that the four goals established by the Almond Board in 2019 are nearly completed as we approach the 2025 goal.

Matt Lindsey farms almonds in Fresno County. He irrigates with flood water on his sandy ground, which is good for his almonds but also with groundwater recharge.<p>

Matt Lindsey is an almond farmer in Fresno County. He comments on the 2023 wet winter and noted they need several wet winters to help with ground water.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted that there have been microeconomic circumstances that have built up almond supply and lower acreage may eventually help to reduce supply and create more balance and improve prices

Richard Matoian is President of American Pistachio Growers. He comments on Export Sales and Scott Fryer American Pistachio Growers new Vice President of Global Marketing and his upcoming travel. Matoian also spoke about a larger-than-expected harvest this season.

Anthony Duttle is the owner of Rush and Duttle Consulting. He comments on the importance of preventing drift issues on other crops, and/or people near the fields.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted that there have been microeconomic circumstances that have built up almond supply and lower acreage may eventually help to reduce supply and create more balance and improve prices

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted the many reasons why acreage is down. A big one is during low almond prices, growers are not in a hurry to plant more acreage