# 5/29/26 — MyAgLife Episode 267: Investigating Low Pistachio Nut Set: Pollination, Heat and Bloom Timing - Interview with UC Farm Advisor Elizabeth Fichtner on her session at the upcoming Pistachio Day in Tulare June 17

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Podcast: [The MyAgLife Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-myaglife-podcast-1018894)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Reports of low nut set have surfaced in some pistachio orchards this season, leaving growers searching for answers. In this episode, Kristin Platts sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Fichtner, UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor for Tulare County, to discuss the connection between pollination, bloom timing and spring weather conditions. Fichtner explains how unusually warm temperatures may have affected pollen viability, flower receptivity and ultimately nut set, while sharing insights into what researchers and growers are learning from this year's crop. Catch Elizabeth's session at Pistachio Day on June 17 at the International AgriCenter in Tulare. Registration is free: https://myaglife.com/pistachio-day/

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