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Brock Middleton is with Alpine Pacific, a walnut handler in Hughson. He comments on some bright spots in the walnut industry.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted a big campaign the Almond Board is embarking on spreading the news of quick muscle recovery with almonds.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. To help move more almonds to consumers the Board is working with the coach to promote quick recovery following exercise.

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. To help move more almonds to consumers the Board is working with the coach to promote quick recovery following exercise.

Joel Siegel is a research entomologist with USDA ARS in Parlier Calif. (Fresno County). He said a cool spring made the first wave of NOW worse than expected, and there have been three waves. Poor sanitation over the winter is the #1 reason for extensive pressure.

Zach Fowler is CEO and Director of Asset Management for Fowler Brothers Farming, based in Stanislaus County. He speaks about the scope of their operation.

Joel Siegel is a research entomologist with USDA ARS in Parlier Calif. (Fresno County). He explains the perfect storm that lead to high NOW pressure on almonds this summer.

Jimi Valov is the owner of Valov and Sons and Daughters Farming in Tulare. He noted that pistachio prices have stayed strong despite a major increase in supply. Is the writing on the wall?

Richard Waycott is the President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted the complicated strategy to get a good objective forecast of the 2023 almond production.

Kiki Sandrini is a grower representative for Primex Farm a major pistachio handler based in Wasco. She comments on the good fortune of the pistachio industry.