In the United States, production is concentrated in California, with almonds being California's third leading agricultural product and its top agricultural export in recent years. California produces 80 % of the world's almonds, and 100 % of the U.S commercial supply. California exported almonds valued $1.083 billion in 2003, about 70 % of total California almond crop.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintains strict standards and grades for California Almonds in order to ensure that the products for consumers reach or exceed a certain level of quality. The following details cover everything from defects to discoloration so you can always be assured that your almond purchase will not only meet the USDA's standards, bust also your own.......... Read More
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Guide to California Almonds Poster
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