As reported July 8th, 2010, from the USDA National Ag Statistics Service:
"2010 CALIFORNIA ALMOND FORECAST UP
California's 2010 almond production is forecast at 1.65 billion meat pounds, up 8 percent from May's subjective forecast and 17 percent above last year's crop. The forecast is based on 740 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast at 640 million meat pounds, 18 percent above last year’s deliveries. The Nonpareil variety represents 39 percent of California’s total almond production.
Despite a variable spring, weather in 2010 had few negative effects on the coming almond crop. Bee activity was reported to have been hampered some by the rain, but overlap of varieties was excellent. Nut sets were higher than in 2009; nut weights and measurements were up as well. High winds resulted in some nut and tree losses, but damage was not significant. Wet weather increased concerns about fungal infections and rot, but additional sprays have kept the problem in check. A benefit of the cool weather has been low insect pressure; overall, the trees are growing well and the crop is developing in good condition.
The average nut set per tree is 5,956, up 7 percent from 2009. The Nonpareil average nut set of 5,583 is up 9 percent from last year’s set. The average kernel weight for all varieties sampled was 1.72 grams, 9 percent above last year. A total 98.7 percent of all nuts sized were sound."
The full report can be found here.
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