Almond Harvest Remains Above 2023
WASHINGTON - Jul 12/24 - SNS -- The 2024 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 2.80 billion pounds, down 7% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last year, according to the USDA.
The 2024 almond crop experienced mostly favorable weather during the bloom period, which began the second week in February and finished by the middle of March. Bee hours were reported to be significantly higher than last year.
Wet and warm weather in April increased pest and disease pressure, but dry conditions and mild temperatures in May helped the developing crop. Multiple heat waves across the state during June and July required growers to increase irrigation on their orchards. The almond harvest is expected to be on schedule.
Almonds Production - States and United States: 2023 and Forecasted July 1, 2024
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: Total production (shelled basis)
State :-----------------------------------------------------------
: 2023 : 2024
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: 1,000 pounds
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California ............: 2,470,000 2,800,000
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United States .........: 2,470,000 2,800,000
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