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Dr. Jennifer Randall is a Professor, Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science at New Mexico State University. She comments on the importance of Genetics in Pecans.

David Haviland is a UCANR Entomology Farm Advisor based in Kern County. He noted that mating disruption has big benefits in reducing the population of Navel Orange Worm in pistachios.

Emily Fleischmann is the vice president of global marketing at the Almond Board of California, where she leads the strategy and implementation of the Board’s global marketing investment, including both consumer and trade activities. She comments on why food companies feature almonds on the package labels!

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He noted that the industry must change the perception that walnuts are grandmothers nut.

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He noted that the industry must change the perception that walnuts are grandmothers nut.

Clarice Turner is President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. She is excited about Almond Pasta, which is lower in carbohydrates than wheat. She noticed in side by side comparison, almond pasta wins.

Bob Beede is a UCANR Farm Advisor Emeritus. He consults with walnut and pistachio growers and has insights on what causes rancidity in walnuts, which hurts consumer sales.

Bob Beede is a UCANR Farm Advisor Emeritus. He consults with walnut and pistachio growers and has insights on what causes rancidity in walnuts, which hurts consumer sales.

Paul Wenger is an almond and walnut grower, and he noted that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) will cause a massive dust problems when farmers have to stop farming.

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