Page 26 - Patrick Cavanaugh News Today

Richard Waycott is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. He noted that the Board is aways trying to promote to that next generation of almond consumers.

Louis Ferguson is a UC Davis Cooperative Extension Specialist, Plant Sciences. She and a team are researching what attracts NOW to a pistachio hull.

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director of the California Walnut Board and Commission. He said smaller packaging of walnuts should be developed and available in the refrigerated area of the produce aisle to maintain quality.

Jim Valov is owner of Valov and Sons and Daughters Farming in Tulare. He reports on the damage that some growers experienced in the Tulare Lake Bottom area.

With Tulare Lake flooding in the spring, almond and pistachio farmer Jimi Valov lends some valuable pumps to help another almond grower save his trees.

Jim Valov is owner of Valov and Sons and Daughters Farming in Tulare. He reports on the damage that some growers experienced in the Tulare Lake Bottom area.

Robert Verloop is Executive Director of the California Walnut Board and Commission. He noted the consumers who buy walnuts more frequently will enjoy the taste more.

Mike Wade is Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. He noted that the press reports are show that there is a great awareness for the need for more storage for these flood years.

Wyatt Seaman works for Seaman Nursery in Chowchilla Ca. He said he is busy with new plantings going in.

Robert Verloop is Executive Director of the California Walnut Board and Commission. He noted the consumers who buy walnuts more frequently will enjoy the taste more.