Almond Facts Magazine

Get the latest news affecting Blue Diamond and the almond industry with Almond Facts magazine. Almond Facts is published bi-monthly as a service to Blue Diamond’s grower-owners and now everything is available online, too!

Almond Facts, March-April 2025

The March-April 2025 issue of Almond Facts covers an international update and great things to come from Kai Bockmann, tariff updates from Almond Alliance president and CEO – Alexi Rodriguez, an exclusive interview with Clarice Turner – president and CEO of the Almond Board, how to report carpophilus beetle presence in your orchards, and damage to look for and treating of in-orchard pests and much more!

What's Inside

  • Kai Bockmann
    President's Corner
    President and CEO, Kai Bockmann discusses his outlook for Blue Diamond and new markets the Cooperative is venturing into. Read Story
  • A Discussion with Clarice Turner, Almond Board President and CEO
    Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California shares about her leadership style, incredible experience, vision, and strategy for the future of the almond industry. Read Story
  • Advocacy Report with Alexi Rodriguez
    New president and CEO of Almond Alliance, Alexi Rodriguez provides an update on the tariff situation and what is being done to support the almond industry during these times of uncertainty. Read Story
  • Carpophilus Beetle Reporting
    In this article, the Almond Board of California provides information on reporting carpophilus beetle presence in your orchard. Read Story

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