Wired Wednesday: Fresno's Low Pistachio Crop Yield Raises Concerns

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Fresno's Low Pistachio Crop Yield Raises Concerns

By Jahz Tello, Videographer

Published 1 hour ago on

July 29, 2026

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GV Wire reporter Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about this season’s low pistachio crop yield and how it’ll affect consumers.

Pistachio growers are preparing for three years of tumult as the 2026 crop could be 36% smaller than anticipated.

With short supply, buyers must prioritize what to do with the nut, possibly impacting Dubai chocolate.

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .