jul-aug-2020

USDA-NASS Projects California Almond Crop Up 18 Percent The California Almond Objective Measurement Report, published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), estimates that the 2020 crop will be 3.00 billion meat pounds, up 18 percent from the 2019 crop production of 2.55 billion pounds. This estimate is even with the 3.00 billion pounds estimated in the California Almond Subjective Forecast, published in May 2020. According to the 2020 Objective Report, the average nut set per tree is 5,645, up 21 percent from the 2019 almond crop. The Nonpareil average nut set is 5,621, up 27 percent from last year’s set. The average kernel weight for all varieties sampled was 1.51 grams, down 2 percent from the 2019 average weight. Blue Diamond Growers does not endorse or verify statements made by advertisers within this publication. District Meetings Care Package District meetings were held virtually this year because the COVID-19 health crisis continues. The co-op successfully held four sessions over two days and received positive feedback from our grower-owners in attendance. To connect with growers ahead of this year’s events, Blue Diamond mailed care packages as a show of appreciation for our members. 15 J U L Y – A U G U S T 2 0 2 0