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Both demand and supply for pistachios is increasing - most because of the health benefits. Pistachios can only be grown in a small part of NM, AZ and California. There is only one person who processes them in the state as far as we can tell and that person is old and acts like someone who has a monopoly. Pistachios have to be processed quickly or they get moldy.
This would be a great opportunity for someone as we talk to farmers all the time.
There is only one person who processes them in the state as far as we can tell...
I don't know what "processing" is referred to, but the two largest pistachio growers in the Alamo-rosa area do their own processing and marketing as far as I know. McGinn's and Eagle Ranch.
I don't know what "processing" is referred to, but the two largest pistachio growers in the Alamo-rosa area do their own processing and marketing as far as I know. McGinn's and Eagle Ranch.
They have a good 6 minute video of the Eagle Ranch facility:
Yeah its not simple and this is why pistachios are more expensive than most nuts. Most store-bought nuts are well over a year old.
Pistachios have to be cleaned and dried in short period of time. It seems a processor would be busy three weeks of the year and off the other 49 but I can't say for sure.
Three Cats, I drove by "The Patio" last week when visiting Tularosa and it was a busy place. I'll make it a point to stop now that I know the story. Thanks.
Update McGinns and Heart of the desert work together. Last week another grower contacted us and Heart of the Desert told them - they have enough and wont buy . They wanted to pay $3000 for 5 tons because they know New Mexico growers have little choice. At any rate this would be a great business for someone with capital - we are ok with Meridian out of California but for others they lose their crops. There are semi-abandoned orchards all over Tularosa. This isn't good for their business- the economy or nut eaters lol.
Recent political developments are certainly making it harder to earn a living as a nut farmer.
Take China's recent retaliatory tariffs. Check 'em out right there, #16 and #17 on the list, hit with a 15% tariff.
China's had a prodigious appetite for American nuts and that has kept prices high for nuts produced in NM. Well, not as much now.
Don't worry, Trump country. I'm sure they're going to be opening a steel mill nearby any day now to make up for the losses. And even if not, jobs and the economy must not be that important, because voters could see this coming a mile away.
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