Almond and walnut grower George Nicolaus in Chico, Calif. said recent rains have damaged almond blossoms.
"We had such mild temperatures in December and January -- no rain," said Nicolaus. "And then about the time they were ready to bloom the whole weather scenario changed to wet and cold."
Nicolaus says the damaged blossoms could mean fewer nuts on the trees come harvest time.
"I mean, if times are tough people will eat rice and beans," said Nicolaus. "So we're probably at a little bit of a disadvantage there internationally. But by the same token, the world's economic standards continue to come up little by little. If we're off by ten percent, I'd be happy if that's all it was."
California's walnut production goes into high gear later in the year.
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