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Richard Matoian is President of American Pistachio Growers. He noted that while the shipping container issues have been tough for pistachio shippers, shipping is up in every country.

Richard Matoian is President of American Pistachio Growers. He noted that while the shipping container issues have been tough for pistachio shippers, shipping is up in every country.

Michael Frantz and his brother Keith farm almonds and own a wholesale nursery in Hickman CA. They think the same way about the world as most consumers!

Carlos Suarez is the State Conservationist for USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. He noted that the State has resources to help growers to conserve irrigation water.

James Schaeffer is a Helena Product Specialist for California and Arizona. In this Helena Agri-Enterprises Almond Wise Report, he discusses helping the almond tree through the stress of harvest season by replenishing the nutrients used by the crop along with an irrigation.

Mark Jansen is the CEO and President of Blue Diamond Growers. He said that the Co-op Almond Breeze product has been a big success for more than 20 years!

Roger Isom is President/CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, which represents Tree Nut Hullers and Shellers. He noted the importance of employee safety in nut hullers this season

Richard Matoian is President of American Pistachio Growers. He said growers in severe overdraft basins in the San Joaquin Valley have already received notice of limited water available from their on-farm wells.

Joe Del Bosque is a diversified farmer on the west side of Fresno and Merced Counties. He noted that the lack of surface water this year is causing a lot of worry for him and his farm employees.

Joe Del Bosque is a diversified farmer on the west side of Fresno and Merced Counties. He noted that the lack of surface water this year is causing a lot of worry for him and his farm employees.