WESTERN FARM PRESS BY CECILIA PARSONS JUNE 14, 2017 The search for new almond rootstock and scion varieties, suited to particular growing conditions, markets and grower needs, is challenging for plant breeders, nurseries, and researchers. Geneticist Tom Gradziel of the…
Today the Almond Board of California released the May 2017 position report May shipments were 170.7 million lbs. vs. 178.1 million lbs. in 2016 – down 4% DEMAND U.S. shipments are up 13% YTD and up 10% for May Exports, up…
Today the Almond Board of California released the April 2017 position report April shipments were 152 million lbs. vs. 167.6 million lbs. in 2016 – down 9.3% DEMAND U.S. shipments are up 14% YTD and continue erratic tendencies with a flat…
NASS released their subjective figure, forecasting California’s 2017 almond crop at 2.2 billion lbs. An estimated 2,200 lbs. per acre on 1 million bearing acres. The estimated yield is down 3.5% but estimated total production is up 2.8% due to…
Today the Almond Board of California released the March 2017 position report March shipments were 178 million lbs. vs. 161 million lbs. in 2016 – up 10.6% DEMAND U.S. shipments continue a strong rebound: +35% for March & +15% YTD Exports…
Today the Almond Board of California released the February 2017 position report. February Almond shipments were 152 million lbs. vs. 155 million lbs. in 2016 – down 1.8%
Almond Bloom came earlier in the south part of the state, followed by the center-east, followed by the center-west and the North.
Today the Almond Board of California released the January 2017 position report. January Almond shipments were 165.8 million lbs. vs. 129.2 million lbs. in 2016 – UP 28%
Today the Almond Board of California released the December 2016 position report. December Almond shipments were 156 million lbs. vs. 135 million lbs. in 2015 – UP 15%
Today the Almond Board of California released the November 2016 position report. November Almond shipments were 187.5 million lbs. vs. 140.5 million lbs. in 2015 – UP 33%