Blue Diamond Growers: May 2026 Almond Crop Estimated at 2.69 billion pounds
As the world’s largest almond handler, Blue Diamond Growers is well-positioned to provide a comprehensive and reliable view
of the conditions shaping the 2026 California almond crop. Established in 1910, we are the largest almond cooperative in the
world, representing nearly 3,000 growers spanning from Red Bluff in the north to Mettler in the south. This gives us an
extensive reach and provides strong insight into the conditions in which California almonds are produced.
Blue Diamond Growers expects the 2026 almond crop may fall in the 2.675 to 2.72 billion-pound range, consistent with recent
seasons. Within that range, based on current conditions and performance, the estimate reflects a crop of about 2.69 billion
pounds. This report outlines the factors that inform our crop range and will guide the outlook as the season progresses.