almonds

Meridian Growers latest update notes increased demand for pistachios, almonds

Meridian Growers most recent market update reported a firm pistachio market with increased demand across origins, particularly evidenced by Iran's nearly doubled year-to-date... more »

Blue Diamond Growers releases April 29 Crop Progress Report

California’s Central Valley faced a month of climatic extremes, as reported in the latest almond Crop Progress Update from Blue Diamond Growers. Mel Machado, vice president of member relations for B... more »

Almond Board of California 2024 elections are now open

Voting begins April 29 to select two independent grower positions and two independent handler positions on the Almond Board of California Board of Directors. Alternate seats for those spots are als... more »

New report indicates California’s bearing almond acreage decreased

California’s bearing almond acreage decreased slightly over the past year, according to a new report from Land IQ to the Almond Board of California (ABC). It is the first time since at least 1995 th... more »

‘Spoon-feeding’ nitrogen to almond trees helps maximize investment, minimize inefficiencies

Nutrient application, such as nitrogen application, is undoubtedly one of the most important “make or break” economic and environmental decisions almond growers make. Not only can nitrog... more »

Meridian Grower reports on tree nuts in its April 24 crop update

Meridian Growers released its latest update on April 24, 2024 that highlighted key trends in pistachios, almonds and pecans. The pistachio market maintained its strength despite decreasing inventor... more »

2024 Tree nut outlook: An early look at what’s ahead this year

While official estimates on tree nut crops won’t be released until May at the earliest, it’s never too early to start looking at expectations. Some of the industry’s leading voices offer opinion... more »

UC Cooperative Extension offers young orchard water, nutrient management workshops

To help growers manage irrigation and nutrients for young and immature orchards, UC Cooperative Extension is offering workshops in Modesto, Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield. Growers are invited to discu... more »

ProBlad Verde fungicide receives California CDPR approval

Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on blueberri... more »

Blue Diamond releases almond crop report

Blue Diamond Growers reported favorable almond shipments in its April 15 Almond Industry News Update and report. Overview March shipments exceeded industry expectations, reaching 237 million pounds,... more »