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Joe Grant is the Research Director for the California Walnut Board. He noted that the new Wolfskill walnut variety that fits the gap between early and late-harvested varieties, which are widely planted.

Mel Machado is VP of Member relations with Blue Diamond Growers. He discusses almond pricing on what it will take to increase prices for growers.

Mel Machado is VP of Member relations with Blue Diamond Growers. He discusses almond pricing on what it will take to increase prices for growers.

Brady Colburn comes from a family farm producing wine grapes and almonds. He is also a horticulturist with Agri Technovation. He speaks about what he (along with his cousin) learned in the Almond Leadership Program.

Judy Hirigoyen is VP of Global Marketing for the American Pistachio Growers. She noted the need for more water storage for drought years.

Paul Wenger is 3rd generation almond and walnut farmer in the Wood Colony area of Stanislaus County. He comments on the Hitch Hetchy Reservoir, which supplies water to San Francisco. Its among the only reservoirs in the state that is in good shape.

Richard Matoian is the President of American Pistachio Growers. He comments on continued funding for Sterile Insect Technology to help fight Navel Orangeworm in pistachios and almonds.

Jeff Baxter is the Product Manager of Bayer Crop Sciences Fruit and Vegetable business, particularly for the companys Alion herbicide. He comments on one application of the herbicide for 6 months of residual weed control.

Cameron Zuber, is a new UCANR Farm Advisor, Merced County. He comments on the importance of listening during his first year as a farm advisor.

Zach Fowler is CEO and Director of Asset Management for Fowler Brothers Farming. He comments on off-ground almond harvesting.