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David Haviland is a UC ANR Farm Advisor/ Entomologist based in Kern County. He said relying on thrips to control mites could save the cost of spraying.
Paul Squires is an independent PCA with Squires Ag Consulting in Yuba City. He comments on how to spray tree nuts in a safe way to protect all surrounding areas.
Christopher Simmons is the Department Chair, UC Davis, Food Science and Technology. He comments on the benefits of adding hulls and shells back to the almond orchard.
Bob Beede is a UCANR Farm Advisor Emeritus consulting with pistachio and walnut growers in the central San Joaquin Valley. He comments on Big Bugs in pistachios.I
Tim Birmingham is the director of quality assurance and industry services for the Almond Board of California. He comments on how almond pasteurization has increased food safety for the domestic industry.