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Pistachios are HUGE in Tulare County

February 24, 2026
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Tulare County is the home to production of four different nut crops—almonds, pistachios, walnuts and pecans.  Over the past 20 years, however, pistachios have dominated new plantings. In just 15 years, from 2009 to 2024, pistachio acreage in Tulare County grew five times. Pistachios currently occupy…
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Female pistachio inflorescences

Pistachio bloom and pollination processes for a successful crop

February 24, 2026
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Late March through mid-April marks the time of pistachio bloom in California’s Central Valley. The dynamics at bloom not only determine the anticipated yield of the crop but also offer predictors of nut quality at harvest.  Although many factors affecting bloom are outside of a grower’s control, there…
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University of California researchers presented on multi-disciplinary topics relevant to pistachio production.

UC ANR Serves California Pistachio Growers-- Statewide Pistachio Day 2026

February 5, 2026
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) hosted Statewide Pistachio Day on January 21, 2026. The event attracted over 500 attendees, including growers, PCAs, crop managers, and members of allied industries.  Attendees were either growing or influencing…
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