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Cameron Zuber Orchard Crops Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Merced County. He comments on what almond and walnut growers are doing now in his area.

Jim Sitton is a Grower Relations Manager for Sierra Valley Almonds, an almond handler in Madera Calif. He comments about the company and about his ag career.

Jim Sitton is a Grower Relations Manager for Sierra Valley Almonds, an almond handler in Madera Calif. He describes a tough almond season, especially for the Nonpareil variety.

Ryan Hill is a new UCANR Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Tehama County, also serving Shasta and Glenn counties will be helping Tree Nut Farmers in their quest for weed control.

Don Cameron comments on his Pistachios and Walnuts. He noted that his pistachios vary in production, however, overall they look good. Walnuts on the other hand are not sustainable due to their low price.

Donny Hicks is an almond grower and works grower relations with RPAC. He said he would be selling his crop into the in-shell market instead of the kernel market because he did not experience much Navel Orangeworm pressure. And the in-shell market is better priced.

Bob Beede is UC ANR Farm Advisor Kings County Emeritus. He consults with growers and knows the biology of rancidity a problem with walnuts.

Joel Siegel is USDA ARS Research Entomologist. He noted that NOW damage is already impacting almond growers, and pressure will likely worsen as harvest continues.

Bob Beede is UC ANR Farm Advisor Kings County Emeritus. He consults with growers and knows the biology of rancidity a problem with walnuts.

Donny Hicks is an almond grower and works grower relations with RPAC. He said he would be selling his crop into the in-shell market instead of the kernel market because he did not experience much Navel Orangeworm pressure. And the in-shell market is better priced.