It’s been a good season for tree nuts. According to estimates from the newly-released California Almond Objective Measurement Report, the 2025 almond harvest is likely to reach 3.0 billion meat pounds.
That’s a 10% increase over last year’s crop of 2.73 billion meat pounds. Credit for the rise in production goes to counties like Madera, Tulare, and San Joaquin, whose thriving orchards all boast an average of more than 5,000 nuts per tree. While last year’s most popular variety was the Carmel almond, this year’s leader is the Butte almond — a late-blooming variety whose nuts are characteristically plump, high-yielding, and easy to shake from the tree.
As American trade policies continue to change, it’s unclear just how much of that 3.0 billion-pound harvest can be shipped to other countries. Even so, growers are thanking 2025’s unique weather conditions for contributing to a year of steady growth. Stormy weather decreased bee hours and blossom growth during the early stages of bloom, but conditions improved in early March and accelerated the almond crop’s progress. During the springtime and early summertime, temperatures were milder than expected. Combined with timely bursts of rain, those conditions helped reduce heat stress in nut orchards, while also cutting down on pest presence. The result? A healthy almond harvest for an entire world of nut lovers to enjoy.
If you’re looking ahead to the almond harvest and need to stock up on your tools, visit one of our supply centers! We have everything you need to remain comfortable and efficient while working in your orchard.