Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – April 15, 2024
March shipments exceeded industry expectations, reaching 237 million pounds, a 7% increase from the previous month but a 16% decrease from last year’s record month. Export shipments rebounded by 7% to 175 million pounds compared to last month’s dip, while domestic shipments also improved 6% from the prior month....
Crop Progress Report – April 1, 2024
Mild temperatures and variable skies dominated the weather over the Central Valley during the latter half March, providing generally good conditions for the development of the 2024 crop. Temperatures were widely reported at normal to slightly above seasonal normal levels, with daily maximum values reaching well into the 70’s...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – March 18, 2024
Shipments for the month of February were 221 million pounds reflecting a 6% decrease from the previous month and a 10% decrease from last year’s record February. Export shipments, which had shown strength over the past four months, (Read more)...
Crop Progress Report – March 15, 2024
The 2024 California almond bloom is quickly coming to an end. In the San Joaquin Valley all varieties have all passed peak bloom and are quickly pushing green leaves. In the Sacramento Valley some late blooming Butte and Padre blocks are wrapping up and will more than likely be...
Crop Progress Report – March 8, 2024
Multiple weather events, as well as some clear, sunny days impacted the almond growing regions of California this past week. In the Sacramento Valley, multiple days of rain and heavy wind slowed the progress of the bloom. Early morning lows in the mid-thirties were recorded in some areas. (Read...
Crop Progress Report – March 1, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 23, 2024 to February 29, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Fridays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. (Read more . . .)...
Crop Progress Report – February 23, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 16, 2024 to February 22, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Fridays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. [Read more]...
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“And it was just right.” Goldilocks
On June 30, NASS released their Objective Estimate of 2.1 billion pounds. It would make the coming crop a new record, although only 5% higher than current crop. The industry was surprised. Forecasts were generally lower due to drought impact and extrapolating some challenging local conditions. I see this...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update
Strong shipments for the California Almond Industry continued into the month of June. Yesterday’s release of the Industry Position Report showed a record shipment for June. Net shipments of 152.8 million lbs. were 11.3% larger than last June. YTD shipments through June total 1,804.9 million pounds, pushing up the...