Thanks to mild spring temperatures and good rainfall during the bloom season — particularly in Kern, Stanislaus, and Fresno, three counties that dominate almond production in the Central Valley — this year’s almond harvest is one for the record books.
2025’s almond yield is expected to reach beyond 2.9 billion pounds. That’s a 4% increase over last year’s harvest. Industry experts attribute much of that growth to water-smart irrigation practices that have enabled growers to continue producing a healthy crop, even during periods of challenging weather. According to farmonaut.com, 87% of almond growers used water-saving irrigation systems this year. Along with proactive management tools like moisture sensors and satellite-provided drought data, those sustainable irrigation systems have allowed the almond industry to rebound after a handful of challenging years, with the 2025 yield nearly meeting the almond crop’s all-time peak of 3.1 billion pounds in 2020.
When it comes to saving water for your crops, our irrigation department can help. We custom-design irrigation systems for every one of our clients, ensuring that each drop of water reaches its intended destination. Because every growing operation is different, every irrigation system is different, too. We even install those systems ourselves, using our own construction crews. Eliminating the middle man does more than save our customers money; it also means that our customers are working with irrigation experts each step of the way, from the design process through the installation. Whether you’re growing almonds, stone fruit, or any other crop, give our irrigation department a call today to talk about water-saving improvements.