Author: Blue Diamond Growers Communications Team

Hitting the Ground Running

I am delighted to address you in my first “Almond Insights” as Blue Diamond’s new President and CEO. Over the past few months, I’ve extensively toured our growing regions, meeting with growers and directors in all of our districts.  It has been amazing to personally meet so many growers...

A Message from Mark Jansen

As my tenure at Blue Diamond Growers comes to a close, I feel a great sense of pride as I turn the page on this particular chapter of my professional narrative. My friends have asked how long it will take to get almonds off my mind. The truth is that...

Blue Diamond 2021 Summer Internships

In mid-June, Blue Diamond welcomed 14 college interns across all three sites for a 12-week summer internship. The goal of Blue Diamond’s Intern Program is to develop future talent through meaningful, project-based work, cohort group meetings, development sessions, team-building events, field and site tours, and regular coaching. Our interns...

2021 NASS Objective Estimate: July 13, 2021

Yesterday, the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) announced the Objective Estimate for the 2021 California almond crop at 2.8 billion meat pounds. The Subjective Estimate in May was 3.2 billion meat pounds. The objective estimate is based on 1.33 million bearing acres. The swing from the subjective and objective...

Crop Progress Report: June 28, 2021

The June 28, 2021 Crop Progress Report covers conditions and observations made between Tuesday, June 1 and Sunday, June 27, 2021. The next scheduled report will be posted on Monday, August 1, 2021. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated…...