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Richard Matoian is the President of American Pistachio Growers. He noted that more funding is coming for Sterile Insect Technology in the hope to suppress damaging Navel Orangeworm populations.

Ryan Jacobsen is CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. He noted the importance of staying positive about the Ag Industry, including tree nuts.

Claire Lee is Assistant International Marketing Director for the California Walnut Board. She noted that there is a major health benefit to walnut consumption.

Zach Fowler is CEO and Director of Asset Management for Fowler Brothers Farming. He comments on the growing frustration for almond growers.

Bob Beede is a UCANR Farm Advisor Emeritus, serving as a consultant for pistachio and walnut growers, and he cautions growers regarding the efficacy of rest enhancement materials on pistachios.

Emily Fleischmann is VP of Global Market Development for the Almond Board of California. She noted that almonds are finding their way into multiple plant based and beauty products.

Richard Matoian is President of American Pistachio Growers. He comments on the 2022 crop that is coming in down 20 percent from last years big crop.

Brad Rose is a partner with Rose Research, based in Del Rey Beach Florida. He comments on consumer research on walnuts regarding health and versatility.

Mark Van Klaveren is an almond grower in Madera County and he always knocks the leftover mummy nuts out of his trees to lower the navel orangeworm levels for the next season.

Franz Niederholzer is UC ANR Farm Advisor, Orchard Systems, based in Colusa County. He noted that the pace of walnut replants has slowed down tremendously.