California’s Water Shortage Likely to Impact Crop Yield and Nut Size for the 2014 Almond Crop
Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee published a story on the California Almond Growers continued struggle to find ample water for their crops. A link to the full story follows. Sacramento Bee – May 11, 2014 California’s water shortage likely to impact crop yields and probably the size of the almonds...
2014 California Almond Market Forecast
Today NASS reported the Subjective Estimate for the 2014 crop is 1.95 billion pounds. This is 2.5% below last year’s production of 2.0 billion pounds. Last year’s estimate was within 1% of the actual 2013 crop. On average, the Subjective Estimate over the last five years has been within...
Blue Diamond Almonds – 2014 Crop Update
This report covers conditions and observations made between Monday, March 17 and Sunday, March 30, 2014. The next report is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2014. However, in the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. Generally...
Blue Diamond Almonds Industry Update
March 11, 2014 The February California Almond Industry Position Report was released yesterday. Shipments for February were 149.3 million lbs, bringing the YTD total to 1,219.3 million lbs. YTD shipments are 3.6% above last year on a supply that is up a similar amount. The U.S. market continues to...
More Rain Heading to California’s Almond Orchards
Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report for February 26, 2014 Overcast skies could be found throughout the almond-growing region in California on Wednesday as the first of two storms forecast to sweep across the state came on shore. Light, scattered showers began early in the morning, accompanied by winds of...
North American Demand for Almonds Continues a Steady Drumbeat
The Beat Goes On…. The pace of 2013 new crop commitments was brisk in January at 180 million lbs, with prices rising steadily throughout the month. With January shipments of 160.2 million lbs, YTD shipments continue to track 5% above the prior year. The 2013 crop is 68-69% committed...
Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 3, 2014
First Signs of the 2014 California Almond Crop Bloom … This report covers observations and conditions just prior to the start of the 2014 bloom. The next scheduled report will be posted on Friday, February 7, 2104. Abnormally dry conditions have dominated the winter months in the Sacramento Valley,...
The Warm and Dry Winter Has Spurred An Early Bloom for the 2014 California Almond Crop
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Almonds are by far the greatest value in the category…..
By tree nut pricing standards, almonds are still cheap! Almond prices have increased more than any tree nut, but as the best tasting, most nutritious and versatile nut, almonds are by far the greatest value in the category. As part of our mission to maximize the return for each...
U.S. Sustaining Global Almond Demand
January 9, 2014 Sacramento, California. For the second consecutive year, domestic consumption of California Almonds is driving demand. U.S. shipments have grown 11% over a year ago and in December they posted a 20% gain. The U.S. is the most consistent, largest and greatest source of growth for California...