California has 46% more almond acres since 2015, but growers earn less per pound

Name: Almond grower price, $ per lb
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Published: 2026-10-10T18:57:43.581Z
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Bearing acreage reached a preliminary 1.39 million in 2025, yet the 2024 crop paid $2.14 a pound, down from $3.13 in 2015.

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Facts from Cala · 8 used

2015 bearing acreage950,000 acresUSDA NASS

2025 bearing acreage (preliminary)1,390,000 acresUSDA NASS

Acreage growth 2015 to 2025roughly 46%USDA NASS

2015 price$3.13 per lbUSDA NASS

Sources: Cala · USDA NASS

Almond grower price, $ per lb

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Illustration by Krea · Facts by Cala