Record value for the production of California almonds

The production 2012 of the California almonds was more than satisfactory.

Almond production of California, according to a report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, reached last year value of $ 4.82 billion. New record, after the 2011 production which had totaled $ 4.01 billion.

The producers of California have harvested 2 billion pound

(lb) of almonds last year. The weather conditions have been very favorable especially in the Sacramento Valley. The average price for producer has reached $ 2.58 / pound, an increase of about 30% compared to the previous year.

source : capital press com, western farm press com