Grower News Archive:

Grower Poll Question: Did you shake mummy nuts for NOW control this winter?

Multiple University of California studies have validated that the single most important control measure for Navel Orangeworm is winter mummy shaking. We’re curious, since it’s… [Read More]

January 30th, 2017

2017 Blue Diamond Young Leaders Attend First Event

Blue Diamond’s Young Leader Class of 2017 had its first event Monday and Tuesday in Sacramento. The program aims to prepare the future leaders of… [Read More]

January 26th, 2017
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CDFA SECRETARY KAREN ROSS TO HOST FARM BILL LISTENING SESSIONS – SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CALIFORNIA’S AGRICULTURAL PRIORITIES

Via California Department of Food and Agriculture Press Release SACRAMENTO, January 19, 2017 – California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross is holding… [Read More]

January 20th, 2017
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Blue Diamond Almonds Market Update

Bill Morecraft Senior Vice President Overview – The industry shipment number issued by the Almond Board of California reports December shipments at 156.2 million pounds,… [Read More]

January 12th, 2017

December Update

Our popular Membership print publication, Update is now available in the Grower News Section. In this issue: Winter Sanitation Key For (NOW) Control 2016 Crop… [Read More]

January 6th, 2017

Winter Chilling Update 12/29/16

Almonds require chilling during the winter months to satisfy physiological rest requirements during dormancy.  This winter has provided significant chilling hours in all areas of… [Read More]

December 29th, 2016