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Ryan Jacobsen, CEO Fresno County Farm Bureau. He reaches deep for some optimism during these trying times because California is so important for the domestic food supply.

Dan Sumner is a Distinguished Professor with the Ag and Resource Economics Dept., UC Davis. He said the average consumer can not always afford pistachios as a snack.

Desiree Silva is with California Valley Nut Company in Yuba City, and describes the frustration of exporting her walnuts to the Far East and other Destinations.

Ryan Jacobsen is CEO of Fresno County Farm Bureau. He noted this year has been a perfect storm leading to low water deliveries for growers.

David Phippen is a partner with Travaille and Phippen, who are growers, packers shippers of almonds. He noted that since shipping containers are now available for Far East Exports, and cash flow is increasing.

David Phippen is a partner with Travaille and Phippen, who are growers, packers shippers of almonds. He noted that since shipping containers are now available for Far East Exports, and cash flow is increasing.

David Phippen is one of four owners of Travaille an Phippen a grower, processor and shipper of almonds. He noted the lack of containers to move crop to China caused a massive back log at his facility.

Joe Del Bosque is a diversified farmer, including almonds, on the west side of Fresno and Merced Counties. He noted additional pressure like possible moratoriums on new well drilling.

Josette Lewis, the Almond Board of Californias chief scientific officer, speaks about the incredible relationship between bees and almonds.

David Phippen is one of four owners of Travaille an Phippen a grower, processor and shipper of almonds. He noted the lack of containers to move crop to China caused a massive back log at his facility.