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 – Industry Update – April, 2014
The March California Almond Industry Position Report was released yesterday. Shipments for March were 151.3 million lbs, up 8% from the prior year. YTD total shipments increased to 1,370.6 million lbs, up 4% from the prior year. The 2013 crop edged over 2.0 billion as expected. Inventory at the...
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...
California’s Almond Orchards Emerge From a Rainy Weekend
Foggy, overcast skies and wet conditions typified the weather in the almond growing region on Monday. Owing to the moisture-laden air, temperatures were quite stable during the day, with morning lows reported in the upper 40’s and afternoon highs rising into the mid and upper 50’s, with warmest locations...
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...
Rain Forecasted for California’s Almond Orchards
Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report for February 24, 2014 Weather conditions provided the fourth consecutive day of good support for the 2014 bloom, with clear skies and calm winds providing plenty of opportunities for the bees to work the fields. Almond orchards across the region are seeing the early...
Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report for February 12, 2014
Weather Fog covered much of the region on Wednesday. As the skies cleared in the afternoon, bee activity was reported at 5 to 7 hours depending on area reporting. Bud Development In the north, observers are reporting very deliberate progress in the pace of bud development in many...
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 Boom Report – February 10, 2014
This report covers conditions and observations made between Monday February 3 and Friday February 7, 2014. Wet weather made an encore appearance in the Sacramento Valley during the week as the first of a series of storms forecast to last through the coming weekend passed through the region. ...