Effects of recent weather on California almonds & walnuts
Two of California’s most cherished nuts, almonds, and walnuts, thrive under the state’s unique atmospheric conditions. Yet recent weather patterns...
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Update on California drought, snowpack, reservoirs
The 2021 water year was the second driest on record, and the state of California had been hoping for a...
September almond exports lower YOY
September California almond shipments were 227.6 million pounds, up almost 10 percent on the month but down almost 13 percent...
U.S. supply chain overwhelmed by demand
Commodity inflation has been challenging enough over the past year, but supply chain issues have multiplied the increase through higher...
Almond & walnut inventories tight entering summer
As of Jun. 1, cumulative 2020/21 almond shipments were at 2.448 billion pounds, up 21 percent YOY and up 10...
April almond & walnut shipments historically high
Net U.S. almond shipments were an April record at over 249.9 million pounds, inshell equivalent, up 38 percent YOY but...
Inflation in commodities heating up
Two releases from the government this past week stoked fears of inflation rising faster than previously forecast, with both CPI...
A record March for almond & walnut shipments
Net U.S. almond shipments in March were a record at almost 266.7 million pounds, the second-largest volume of any month,...
Strong walnut & almond exports crimped by container shortage
After falling to a five-month low in January, net U.S. almond shipments saw a notable rebound in February above industry...
Container shortage impacts almond & walnut shipments
Net U.S. almond shipments in January were about 194.3 million pounds, shelled and inshell, down 24 percent from December and...
Almond & walnut shipments down month to month
Net U.S. almond shipments in December were about 256.9 million pounds, shelled and in-shell, down over 2 percent from November...
Almond demand drops month to month
Almond shipments typically peak in October as buyers aim to take advantage of fresh product, high supply, and low pricing....
October almond shipments shatter previous record
Low almond prices due to record 2020/21 production have drawn significant interest both abroad and in the U.S. Net almond...
Record-level almond shipments continue
Cumulative 2020/21 U.S. almond shipments through the first two months of the season were just over 454.0 million pounds, 82.4...
August shipments of U.S. almonds & walnuts higher YOY
Net U.S. almond shipments in August were about 193.1 million pounds, shelled and in-shell, the highest August total on record...
California almond farmers begin harvest despite smoke
With wildfire smoke seemingly everywhere, California almond harvest conditions have been concerning. However, when hulls begin to open, nuts need...
Almond prices pressured by looming new-crop production
According to the latest Position Report, net almond shipments were 175.4 million pounds in June, bringing cumulative net shipments for...
May almond shipments stoop to multiyear low
USDA will release its California almond objective estimate on Jul. 7, which is expected to be close to the May...
Cumulative walnut shipments down notably YOY
For the month of April, the California Walnut Board (CWB) reported walnut export shipments, in-shell equivalent, at 30,167 tons, up...
Almonds: USDA subjective estimate at 3.0 billion pounds
USDA forecasts 2020/21 domestic almond production at 3.0 billion pounds, an all-time high and up roughly 18 percent YOY. New-crop...
Will 2020/21 almond production approach 3 billion pounds?
On May 12, USDA is scheduled to release its subjective 2020/21 almond crop estimate. The subjective estimates were within 30...
January walnut exports at four-year lows
The California Walnut Board (CWB) reported January 2020 walnut export shipments, in-shell equivalent, at 40,883 tons, a four-year low. Cumulative...
Almond pollination outlook
Almond trees begin to blossom around mid-February through March. Numerous bee colonies are already positioned in U.S almond orchards. Little...
Almond & walnut exports show strength YOY
According to the Position Report for November, domestic shipments of shelled and in-shell almonds were 60.7 million pounds, down 5...
October almond & walnut exports rose YOY
According to the Position Report for October, domestic shipments of shelled and in-shell almonds were 62.55 million pounds, down a...
September almond exports up, walnut exports down YOY
According to the Position Report for September, domestic shipments of shelled and in-shell almonds were 54.35 million pounds, up nearly...
Almond & walnuts update
According to the Position Report for August, the first month of the 2019/20 season, domestic shipments of shelled and in-shell...
Weather dents almond production
California 2019 almond production is estimated at around 2.2 billion pounds, down 4 percent from 2018 and down 12 percent...
Record California almond production in the works
For the second year in a row, California almond growers are expected to set a production record. Currently, there are...
Trade dispute hits walnut exports
Two months into the 2018/19 marketing year, walnut exports were down 22 percent from Sep-Oct 2017/18. Last season, the U.S....
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