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Mason added, “The California agricultural community is certainly hoping that the drought abates next winter, but in the meantime, growers are doing everything within their power to conserve water while growing and harvesting nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables that contribute greatly to a healthier American diet.”
The NASS estimate suggests an average nut set per almond tree of 5,874, down 12 percent from last year. The Nonpareil average nut set is 5,239, down 14 percent from last year.