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Fresno County’s pistachio growers are reeling from a devastating heatwave that struck during the critical bloom window, threatening up to 70% of this year’s crop. With temperatures soaring into the 90s—far above the usual 70s—pollen became unusable and female flowers withered, crippling pollination. Farmers like Richard Matoian, who’s only in his seventh year of production, face losses so severe that harvesting would cost more than the nuts are worth. Crop insurance doesn’t kick in until year ten, leaving them exposed. At stake: nearly $859 million in annual revenue and a future where unpredictable weather could destabilize the entire industry.

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