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Mel Machado is VP of Member Relations with Blue Diamond Growers. He said insect pressure, especially Navel Orangeworm, was a mixed bag last season.

Danielle Veenstra is the Senior Manager, Reputation Management & Sustainability Communications for the Almond Board of California. She heads up a campaign that endeavors to make almond growers heroes instead of villains.

Mel Machado is VP of Member Relations with Blue Diamond Growers. He noted the valuable advantage of being a member of the cooperative.

Tom Duvall Senior Manager for Field Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California. He said to look for simple problems that could be impacting the entire orchard,

Brian Ezell is VP of the Almond Division of Wonderful brands. He spoke at the Almond Board of California about how the almond industry has overproduced, exceeding demand. This is part of the reason almond prices are down.

Jeff Baxter is the Product Manager of Bayer Crop Sciences Fruit and Vegetable business. He comments on the Almond Leadership Program, which is sponsored by Bayer Crop Science.

Mel Machado is VP of Member Relations with Blue Diamond Growers. He noted the valuable advantage of being a member of the cooperative.

Pamela Graviet is Senior Marketing Director, International, California Walnut Commission, and Board. She noted how nut crops, and walnuts in particular, are a healthy choice for snacking.

Paul Wenger is a long-time farmer of almonds and walnuts. He noted the critical need for more reservoirs to capture water when flood years come.

Judy Hirigoyen is VP Global Marketing for American Pistachio Growers. She comments on the critical need for California Farmers to use water to produce valuable nut crops for export.