Pest infestations need to be taken care of as pistachio crops are brought into storage, with species like navel orangeworm threatening crop quality and quantity. The USDA Ag Research Service is finding new ways to help growers manage these populations and protect their stores more efficiently. Spencer Walse from USDA ARS spoke with Matthew Malcolm of Cal Ag Network to discuss these improvements. Watch this quick video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Matthew Malcolm
Editor-in-Chief, Malcolm Media
Award-winning voice and advocate for the nation’s agricultural industries, Matthew Malcolm’s published work has appeared in state, regional and national magazines, radio, television, and social channels, since 2010. Matthew enjoys applying what he learns in ag to a small farming operation he runs. He is also an accomplished professional musician, husband and father.