Weather conditions during October provided ample opportunities for the completion of the 2024 harvest. Daily maximum temperatures declined steadily from the unseasonably warm levels just over 100 degrees at the start of the period, dipping into the lower 70’s and upper 60’s by the first of November. (Read more...

The summer to fall seasonal transition brought a continuation of summer-like temperatures throughout California’s Central Valley. With the exception of several days at mid-month when readings dipped into the mid-70’s to lower 80’s (Read more . . .)...

As noted in our previous report, the high temperatures forecast for the first week of July made quite an impression on California’s agricultural community. Daily maximum temperatures were widely reported in excess of 100 degrees, with highest readings reaching over 110 degrees. (Read more . . .)...

The spring to summer transition was accompanied by a significant change in temperatures throughout the Central Valley, with readings rising consistently above the century mark for several days. Strangely, it was also accompanied by a pulse of monsoonal moisture that spawned thunderstorms in several areas of the Valley, dropping...

Mild temperatures and breezy skies dominated weather across the Central Valley during May. Following one last spring-time storm during the first week of the period that dropped from a few hundredths, to as much as an inch of rain, dry skies have reigned over the orchards. (Read more ....

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...

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...

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...

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 . . .)...

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]...