Heatwaves Threaten California’s Pistachio Boom | Bakersfield News

California’s pistachio farmers are reeling as record heatwaves sabotage blooms, turning harvests into “blanks” — shells with no nuts inside — just as global demand explodes thanks to viral dessert trends and luxury treats. With the state supplying nearly all U.S. pistachios and 40-45% of the world’s crop, the pressure to grow more is mounting — but nature’s unpredictability is making it harder than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/790b8faa479b6adc