The almond industry has enjoyed strong volume growth for the past two years with steady increases in price — an enviable position for any industry. Prices over the two year…
November 15, 2012 Yesterday I had an opportunity to speak to more than 1,000 members of the Blue Diamond Almond Growers Cooperative at our 102nd annual meeting in Modesto. This…
As market leader in the almond industry, I take pride in Blue Diamond’s performance in the 2011 crop year. Blue Diamond has continued to be the key driver of almond…
“Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” – William James The one hobby I have undertaken since moving to California…
Since the National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) announced its May subjective estimate of 2 billion pounds for the 2012 crop, some are worried that it is too much. Only…
Too often people fail to dream big enough. Even worse, instead of focusing on where they want to go, they spend their time thinking about that which they fear. I…