Category: Almonds
Researchers find crown gall may signal almond orchard longevity risks
A survey of more than 23,000 California almond trees found orchards with crown gall were six times more likely to also have butt rot disease.
Almond yields trail 2025 levels as California harvest progresses
California’s almond harvest moved quickly in September as Blue Diamond reported dry weather, lower yields and continued pest concerns.
Almond update shows strong exports, tighter supply
Blue Diamond Growers reports August almond exports rose 31% as strong global demand coincided with signs of tighter 2026 crop supplies.
California almond harvest advances as August heat, rain and mites pressure orchards
California’s almond harvest expanded in August as growers reported smaller kernels, variable yields, pest pressure and localized heavy rain.
Western Growers to honor industry veteran in November
Produce industry veteran Edwin Camp will be recognized with Western Growers’ 2026 Award of Honor at the organization’s 100th Annual Meeting in November.
FFAR, Almond Board fund $4.99M navel orangeworm project
FFAR and the Almond Board of California are providing $4.99 million to advance Flyttr’s biological control for navel orangeworm affecting California almonds and pistachios.
July almond shipments increase 3.3% as crop year closes
July almond shipments rose 3.3% to 203.5 million pounds as total industry shipments through July concluded at 2.63 billion pounds.
Export growth narrows California almond shipment gap to last year
Blue Diamond’s July Almond Market Update, based on the Almond Board of California Position Report, shows June shipments up 14% and exports up 20.6%.
Almond Alliance urges growers to enroll in USDA specialty crop relief program
USDA opened enrollment for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, offering eligible almond growers up to $225 per acre.
California almond shipments rise in May as exports offset domestic decline
California almond shipments rose 2.6% in May as exports increased 5.2%, while domestic shipments remained below last year’s pace.
California almond crop running about 10 days ahead of normal, growers report
California almond growers report the 2026 crop is about 10 days ahead of normal. Growers are monitoring pests and hull split preparations continue.
Almond hull powder earns GRAS status for human food use
Almond Hull Powder has received GRAS status for human food use. Learn more on about potential new markets for almond hulls beyond livestock feed.
Blue Diamond reports softer April almond shipments amid steady export demand
California almond shipments fell 8.8% in April, while exports remained ahead of last year, according to Blue Diamond Growers market data. Check out more data from April 2026 and how it compares to last year.
Blue Diamond projects 2026 California almond crop over 2.6B pounds
Blue Diamond Growers estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at about 2.69 billion pounds amid rising costs and water concerns. Read the forecast and explore the key production factors shaping the season.