The USDA NASS Pacific Regional Office released an initial subjective forecast for 2023 California almond production. NASS forecasts:
- Production at 2.50 billion pounds, 3% below last year’s final production of 2.57 billion pounds.
- Almond bearing acres at 1,380,000, 2% above the 2021 bearing acreage of 1,350,000.
- Yield at 1,810 pounds per acre, down 90 pounds from last year, and the lowest since 2005.
The subjective production forecast is based on a survey conducted from April 19 to May 6 from a sample of 500 almond growers. Respondents had the option of reporting their data by mail, online, or phone.
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