Almodn Crop Jumps
WASHINGTON - May 10/16 - SNS -- The 2016 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 2.00 billion pounds, up 6% from the 2015 production of 1.89 billion pounds, according to the latest USDA crop report.
The almond bloom began in mid-February, slightly later than the previous season. The 2016 bloom was fast and fairly uniform, with good weather conditions. However, after the bloom heavy winds accelerated nut drop.
Almonds Utilized Production - California: 2014, 2015 and Forecasted May 1, 2016
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: Utilized production (shelled basis)
State :-----------------------------------------------------------
: 2014 : 2015 : 2016
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: 1,000 pounds
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California .........: 1,870,000 1,890,000 2,000,000
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