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David Haviland is a UCANR Farm Advisor and entomologist in Kern County. He discusses the breakeven point of mating disruption on the #1 pest of almonds and pistachios.

Louise Ferguson is with the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. She is also a UCANR Cooperative Extension Specialist. She noted that climate change is causing warmer winters and early harvest and higher pest pressure.

Mario Santoyo served as assistant manager for 30 years on the Friant Water Users Authority, and then served as Executive Director for the San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority representing the counties of Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings, in order to promote the building of Temperance Flat Dam. <p><p>He noted that the golden years of Calif. Ag are gone.

Mike Shires is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy based in Malibu. He looks at options for a reliable water supply to get through severe droughts!

Mario Santoyo served on the Friant Water Users Authority as assistant general manager for 30 years, and pursued water for growers for decades later. He noted that overall, water for growers both surface delivers and groundwater is looking bleak.

David Haviland is an entomologist and UCANR Farm Advisor, Kern County. He noted the importance of relying on biological control, such as 6 spotted thrips to help with mite pressure.

Louise Ferguson is with the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. She is also a UCANR Cooperative Extension Specialist. She noted that climate change is causing warmer winters and early harvest and higher pest pressure.

Jennifer Olmstead is Senior Director of U.S. Marketing & Communications at the California Walnut Board & Commission. She noted the big health benefits of consuming walnuts.

Louise Ferguson is with the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis as well as a UCANR Cooperative Extension Specialist. She noted that research continues on what is attracting Navel Orangeworm to the pistachio nut.

David Haviland is an entomologist and UCANR Farm Advisor, Kern County. He noted the importance of relying on biological control, such as 6 spotted thrips to help with mite pressure.