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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...

District 1 Director Dan Cummings Elected Chairman of the Board

This article will appear in the upcoming Almond Facts.  At the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors following Blue Diamond Growers 104th Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Dan Cummings was elected as Chairman of the Board. He will succeed outgoing Chairman Clinton Shick, who will remain the Director for District...

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...

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...

Blue Diamond California Almond Market Update

The California Almond Industry continued to experience strong shipments for the month of May. The Industry Position Report  showed shipment totals of 143.7 million lbs., an increase of 9% from last year. YTD shipments through May totaled 1.652 million lbs., an increase of 4.7% over prior year. The 2013...

Almond Market Update – May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014 The April California Almond Industry Position Report was released Friday May 9. Shipments for April increased 6% over prior year to 137 million lbs. YTD total shipments increased to 1,508 million lbs., up 4% and growing from the previous year. The 2013 crop remains at just...

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...