NIFA looking for climate-resilient pistachios
A federal research agency is devoting nearly $3.8 million over four years to improve pistachio production during periods of drought and warmer-than-average winters.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture-funded project will include research to ensure pollination, experiments to calculate irrigation needs and water shortages, creating tools to improve public breeding

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