“Almond Crop”

Nonpareil and Monterey bloom - San Joaquin County

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – March 2nd 2018

Heavy rains and high winds covered most of the state keeping bees in boxes all day Thursday. Rain accumulations ranged from .25” in the southern… [Read More]

March 2nd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 23rd 2018

Frigid conditions continue to influence bloom statewide, as Nonpareils approach peak bloom in the central and southern regions. Overnight lows in the upper 20s continued… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 19th 2018

Bloom progressed rapidly Friday and Saturday as temperatures rose into the 70s. Peak bloom was achieved over the weekend in Nonpareil and its California type… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

February 9th, 2018 – Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report

Record breaking high temperatures have caused orchards to break out of dormancy quickly and accelerate the pace of bloom. Very few dormant buds remain in… [Read More]

February 9th, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Market Update – December 2017 Shipment Report

Bill Morecraft Senior Vice President   The December 2017 Position Report totaled 204.5 million lbs, up 31% over prior year, and at the upper end… [Read More]

January 11th, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Market Update – November 2017 Shipment Report

Bill Morecraft Senior Vice President   The Almond Board of California released the November 2017 Position Report this morning revealing a new monthly shipment record… [Read More]

December 12th, 2017