Last year was a terrible season for the American pistachio industry, especially in California. Warm temperatures and the lack of water resulted in a loss of almost half the crop here, or about $850 million. This year the industry is hoping to recover, but growers across the country may have a different issue later this year, a problem that stems from the lifting of sanctions against Iran.
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