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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.

David Phippen is a partner with Travaille and Phippen, who are growers, packers shippers of almonds. He noted it has been a tough year finding containers to ship their crop to China and other Eastern countries. However, containers are starting to become available.

Joe Del Bosque is diversified almond grower in Western Fresno and Merced Counties. The drought and lack of water spells an uncertain future for him.

David Phippen is a partner with Travaille and Phippen, who are growers, packers shippers of almonds. He noted it has been a tough year finding containers to ship their crop to China and other Eastern countries. However, containers are starting to become available.

Steve Shamgochian is with Gold River Orchards in Escalon. He comments on the challenges in finding a shipping containers to ship almonds to China.

Mae Culumber is a nut crops farm advisor with UCANR Cooperative Extension. She explains the plant pressure chamber and how it predicts a trees water needs.

Pam Graviet is a Senior Marketing Director International with the California Walnut Commission. She said walnut growers and processors produce a high quality product.

Roger Isom, is president and CEO of the Western Ag Processors Association representing tree nut hullers and shellers. He noted special care for outdoor workers.

Joe Del Bosque is diversified almond grower in Western Fresno and Merced Counties. The drought and lack of water spells an uncertain future for him.

Judy Hirigoyen is Vice President, Global Marketing at American Pistachio Growers. She comments on important pistachio research conducted around the world.