“Almond Bloom Report”

Update on California drought situation….

The following article appeared on the Sacramento Bee’s website and provides valuable insights on the current drought situation in California. “Sierra snowpack dismal for January;… [Read More]

February 2nd, 2015

Blue Diamond Almonds – Industry Shipment Update – January 9, 2015

by Bill Morecraft General Manager Global Ingredients Blue Diamond Almonds Overview – The ABC Position Report for the California almond industry revealed December shipments of… [Read More]

January 9th, 2015

A dry start to autumn for most of California as amplified North American pattern continues; Prospects for rain murky

Extreme atmospheric wave pattern returns to North America The following excerpts on the drought situation in California come from a recent article by Daniel Swain… [Read More]

November 18th, 2014
Bill Morecraft portrait

Blue Diamond Almonds – Industry Update – November 12, 2014

Overview – The Almond Board of California’s October Position report shows 2014 Crop receipts at 1.516 billion lbs. As the situation clarifies, the 2014 almond… [Read More]

November 12th, 2014
Mel Machado

Blue Diamond Almonds – Harvest Update

This is the final report of the 2014 almond crop year, covering the conditions and observations made between Monday, September 29 and Sunday, October 26,… [Read More]

October 27th, 2014

Blue Diamond Almonds – 2014 Harvest Update – Sept. 29, 2014

Throughout the majority of the region, growers in the Sacramento Valley experienced clear skies and warm, dry conditions for nearly all of September. However, wet… [Read More]

September 29th, 2014