Nut shipments have remained strong throughout the year, despite a decline in June. Blue Diamond’s June Market Update showed that almond shipments met industry expectations with 206.2 million pounds shipped. …
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics …
New Almond Export Opportunities in the UK Begin Tomorrow
Beginning tomorrow, California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. The UK has decided to suspend tariffs for at least two years on a variety …
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, emphasized the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards in the wake of …
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
In a recent report delivered by Land IQ to the Almond Board of California (ABC), it has been unveiled that California’s almond acreage faced a substantial drop for the second …
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
Reports indicate that it has been a tumultuous year for almond growers. The rollercoaster ride began with an abundance of snow and rain, a blessing that soon turned into a …
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Australia has been dealing with the pest in almonds …
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
California tree nuts could be facing a new pest threat with a particular type of beetle. Manager of the California Pistachio Research Board, Bob Klein said the beetle is thought …
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been …
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking some new marketing approaches for the new crop year. A domestic campaign featuring Hall of Fame athlete Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is …
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the …
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support …
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
New industry reports show that almond acreage in California declined for the first time in more than 25 years in 2022. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicated …
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating issue for almond growers. Infections can result in up to a 20 percent loss of yield. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie …