California Tree Nut Report: Recent Episodes
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This program focuses on the Tree Nut producers needs and issues who care for two million acres of Nut Orchards which represent an annual revenue stream of over $8 billion to the California farm economy. This program is hosted by Patrick Cavanaugh the most respected Agribusiness journalist in California. Whether it be radio news casts, magazines, podcasts or twitter, Patrick has been bringing farm news to California since 1985. The California Tree Nut daily radio report is a program which has the backing of the Almond Board of California, California Walnut Commission and American Pistachio Growers.
Anil Shrestha, Ph.D. is a professor of Weed Science at California State University Fresno, He noted that preemergent herbicides can be a better choice under certain weed conditions.
Kevin Caffery is a Tech Service Rep for BASF. He comments about his interesting Job working with growers and others in the industry.
Paul Wenger is an almond and walnut grower in Stanislaus County. He noted that California must be able to store water during heavy rains.