“It’s déjà vu all over again”. Yogi Berra
June 4, 2013 From the Desk of Mark Jansen: One year ago, NASS released its May subjective estimate of 2-billion pounds for the 2012 crop and pricing softened. At that time I described why a 2-billion pound crop was insufficient to keep up with...
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – June 3, 2013
This report covers conditions and observations made between Monday, April 29 and Sunday, June 2, 2013. The next report is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2013. However, in the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. Northern California...
Domestic Shipments of California Almonds Remain Strong
May 13, 2013 Year-To-Date shipments of California almonds continue to track as expected, flat to last year, limited by supply. Current year crop receipts are 1.880 billion pounds, 7% behind prior year, continuing to project a final total below 1.9 billion pounds. The 2012 California crop is greater than...
NASS Subjective Estimate for 2013 Almond Crop at 2.0 Billion Pounds
May 2, 2013 The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Subjective Estimate for the 2013 Almond Crop was released today at 2.0 billion lbs. The estimate represents a 3% increase in yield from the 2012 crop. Added to the current 2012 Crop supply scenario, growth of 3% in 2013 crop...
Warm Temperatures Spur Growth of 2013 California Almond Crop
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – April 29, 2013 This report covers conditions and observations made between Monday, April 15 and Sunday, April 28, 2013. The next report is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2013. Northern California Almond Bloom Report – Sacramento Valley almond growers...
2012 Almond Crop Update
Almond Insights – Industry Update April 10, 2013 2012 California Almond Crop is ~75% Shipped & Committed Year-To-Date shipments of California almonds continue to track as expected, flat to last year, limited by supply. Current year crop receipts are 1.878 billion pounds, 7% behind prior year, continuing to project...
Blue Diamond Almonds – Bloom Report – March 25, 2013
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – March 25, 2013 The next scheduled report will be posted on April 15, 2013. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. Northern California Almond Bloom Report –...
Blue Diamond Almond Bloom Report – March 15, 2013
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – March 15, 2013 This is the final daily report of the 2013 bloom season. The next scheduled report will be posted on Monday, March 25, 2013. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site...
Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – March 14, 2013
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – March 14, 2013 Northern California Almond Bloom Report – Generally clear skies with only few high wispy clouds dominated the Sacramento Valley’s weather on Wednesday, providing another day of good support for the developing crop. Morning lows were reported in the...
Blue Diamond Almond Bloom Report – March 13, 2013
Blue Diamond Almonds – Almond Bloom Report – March 13, 2013 Northern California Almond Bloom Report – Clear, bright skies covered the northern region at sunrise, Tuesday, promising another day of good support for the final days of the 2013 almond bloom. Morning lows were reported in the lower...