Every crop presents its own set of challenges, and the 2017 crop was no different. Wet
conditions at bloom and reject levels not seen in many years typified the 2017 crop. But you,
our growers, and those of us at
Blue Diamond
tackled the challenges and together have
produced a very successful year. This success is reflected in the final value of the 2017 crop
below. Be sure to take the time to examine our published numbers for all varieties. The value of
pollinators continues to rise as more product is used in manufacturing and consumer goods.
Mark Jansen
President & CEO
Crop Year Success Against All Odds
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Variety
Overall
Average
Average of
High Quality
Maximum
Possible
Nonpareil & Sonora Inshell
$2.95
$3.00
$3.02
Nonpareil/Supareil Meats
$2.84
$2.89
$2.93
Independence Inshell
$2.71
$2.76
$2.77
Sonora Meats
$2.61
$2.68
$2.72
Independence Meats
$2.35
$2.40
$2.42
Carmel & Winters
$2.35
$2.39
$2.42
Monterey
$2.27
$2.31
$2.34
California/Price/Fritz/Wood Colony
$2.26
$2.30
$2.32
Butte and Padre
$2.26
$2.28
$2.30
Mission and Neplus
$2.17
$2.19
$2.22
Peerless Inshell
$0.86
N/A
$0.88
Note: The above rates do not include Volume Premiums, Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD) or
IC-DISC advantages.
Blue Diamond
2017 Crop Returns Chart
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