Category: Mark’s Corner

Many almond growers are already in the throes of the busiest season for the almond industry. It’s harvest, a demanding time but also the best of the year. We learned on July 5 the National Statistical Service (NASS) Objective Estimate for the California almond crop is 2.45 billion pounds....

I am optimistic about almonds! The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported that California’s almond crop subjective estimate is 2.3 billion pounds. Within the next five years, the almond harvest is predicted to increase to 3 billion pounds. Each number reflects the changes happening within the industry, including the...

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. -Steve Jobs Spring is upon us! As work continues in the orchards and growers assess the progress of the trees after bloom, Blue Diamond wants grower-owners to know our thoughts are with them. It was, yet again, another challenging bloom as...

With 2018 now underway, I want to first wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year! Last year was an exciting one for Blue Diamond and I am energized for what this year will offer the cooperative, our grower-owners and the almond industry. The partnerships Blue Diamond has built...

Blue Diamond is an incredibly valuable business and our grower-owners know that second only to their land and trees is their ownership stake in the cooperative. Grower-owners have a responsibility to ensure the business is well run and the most important action is to elect a strong board of...

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded just what it means to be a member of the Blue Diamond Growers cooperative. When describing an almond, we use words such as “versatility” and “quality.” Remarkably, we use those same words to describe Blue Diamond. We’ve proven – especially over the last...

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams My role as CEO of Blue Diamond is the best job in the world. Working with our grower-owners, customers and employees gives me exposure to diverse personal...

There is a sense of purpose in being part of a cooperative. For Blue Diamond Growers, our mission – our purpose – is a noble one. We are here to ensure the economic viability of more than 3,000 multi-generational farm families in California. It’s pretty remarkable to think about...

History has shown the resilience of our growers, our trees, and the almond itself. Orchards have endured periods of drought and disease and very recently found themselves literally under water. California weather has always been unpredictable. The recent heavy rainfall presented a new set of challenges. The wet conditions...

Blue Diamond continues to develop innovative marketing and this Sunday, February 12, for Music’s Biggest Night, you will want to get together to see our latest “performance” during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. As one of the most prestigious and highest rated awards shows on television – seen by...