Tag: almond orchard

Thoughts on this Historic Drought: Continuing the conversation

Yesterday the Los Angeles Times reported a strong story sharing the perspective of almond growers. Here is an excerpt from the story that I wanted to share: Almonds, the demons of drought? Frustrated growers tell another story                Farmers are by necessity a...

Almond Industry Update – March 17, 2015

The February Almond Board Position report shows 2014 crop receipts winding down as expected. February receipts of 16 million pounds pushed the crop just over 1.85 million pounds. Remaining receipts will slow to a trickle, leaving the 2014 crop total materially unchanged. The labor dispute at West Coast ports...

Almond Prices: A New Normal

The spectacular and extended rise in almond prices has the industry concerned that we have reached the peak. Many of you have lived through rising and falling prices. You may even recall there has been a five-year pattern to almonds prices. As we enter the fifth year of rising...

Blue Diamond Almonds, Industry Update – January 10, 2015

California Almond Industry Update January 10, 2015 The California almond industry shipped 148 million pounds in December. With the 2014 crop down double-digits to last year, the 6% decline surprised the industry on the upside. The shipments would have been even stronger if not for containers held up in...

Blue Diamond Almonds, Industry Update – December 9, 2014

The 2014 crop is 95+% received through November, and now projects to 1.825 billion. The very early harvest, rain-free weather, and smaller overall crop, all contribute to the faster conclusion of the 2014 crop harvest. With a 2014 crop of 1.825 billion, and a total net supply of 2.138...

Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – November 13, 2014

The ABC October almond crop receipts are at 1.516 billion pounds.  With an earlier harvest, and quick processing through huller/shellers, all receipt activity will be completed by the end of November.  The 2014 almond crop projects to final receipts of approximately 1.85 billion pounds. With a decreased almond supply...

Blue Diamond Almonds, California Industry Update

The California Almond Industry reported today that shipments for the month of September recorded 163 million pounds, off -8% for the month compared to the prior year. U.S. demand has remained the strongest. Domestic shipments of 48.5 million pounds were off slightly, -2%, for the month and are nearly...

“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...