I recently had the opportunity to discuss the latest and future trends of the almond market with American and Western Fruit Grower. Our conversation touched on many topics, including demand, pricing and opportunities for growth within the industry.  As always, Blue Diamond is committed to consistent communication with our growers, customers, and industry...

Blue Diamond is fortunate enough to have grower-owners who are constantly advocating for agriculture within the state and the country. These industry leaders are stewards of the land and a positive member of their community. Today, I would like to acknowledge a few Blue Diamond growers who have earned...

You have likely heard that prices for California almonds have declined. After an unprecedented seven-year run of ever increasing prices, this is news. In the context of supply and demand, this kind of market price adjustment was inevitable. Long-term almond handlers, traders and call pool growers have experienced and...

Keeping our grower-owners informed and up-to-date on their cooperative has and continues to be one of Blue Diamond’s priorities. As the cooperative’s first general manger said, “…the membership of the exchange must be constantly and intelligently informed of what their cooperative is doing, its methods of operating, its decisions...

  In celebration and support of National Co-op Month, I wanted to share this article by California Department Food and Agriculture’s Secretary Karen Ross. In this article Secretary Ross explains the importance and value of co-ops. “Co-ops enable many small family farm operations to reach markets, direct research, and connect...

Almond Insights is a well-read Blue Diamond post. We received hundreds of responses to the test email our agency accidentally sent on Friday. Though only a few were able to decipher the language we were happy to know Almond Insights is reaching you. We’re very sorry for any confusion...

Did you know it takes billions of bees to produce a million tons of California almonds? See for yourself how the bees help to bring the California almond crop to life each year. “Behind the ordinary is the extraordinary.”  That’s the slogan for “How Do They Do It,” a...