Orchards went nuts, smashing records in 2020
Todd Fitchette Almond harvest proceeds in the San Joaquin Valley. Production of almonds, walnuts and other tree nuts smashed expectations – and in some cases, records – in 2020. Commodity groups have been vigorously promoting nuts to offset sagging prices. For better or worse, production of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans and hazelnuts smashed expectations and, in many cases, records in 2020. With a growing glut of nuts and with the pandemic and trade disputes disrupting markets, tree nut groups have been vigorously promoting nuts to offset sagging prices. F...
Source: farmprogress.com