Food and SustainabilityWith Pistachio Sanctions Gone, Will Iran Cut Into Growers’ Bottom Line?March 8, 2016The American pistachio industry hopes to recover this year, but growers across the country may have a different issue, a problem that stems from the lifting of sanctions against Iran. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Pistachio Growers Watching Iranian DealJuly 17, 2015 | Steve MilnePistachio growers in California may face more competition from Iranian-grown nuts if Congress approves the nuclear arms deal lifting trade sanctions with Iran. California is number two in world pistachio production and Iran is number one. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear DealJuly 15, 2015The president's news conference comes a day after the U.S. and five other world powers struck a deal with Iran over its nuclear program. The agreement faces skepticism in Congress as well as among U.S. allies in the Middle East.