Blue Diamond Almond Facts March-April 2021

Mark Jansen President & CEO With the 2021 bloom now complete, all eyes remain on the weather. After periods of March storms that included heavy rain, winds and even some hail, grower-owners might welcome springtime calm in the next growing phase as trees soak up the nutrients needed to grow the 2021 crop. Although the March rain may have delayed irrigation in some regions, California has been officially declared to be in a drought situation due to the lackluster snowpack in the Sierra watershed. While obtaining ample supplies of water will certainly present challenges for growers, I’m aware many of you have been planning ahead, using valuable lessons learned from past dry years to most effectively manage your orchards. I believe in the perseverance of our farmers and the strength of this Blue Diamond cooperative. This past year has clearly demonstrated that no matter what comes our way, by staying focused on partnership, quality and innovation, together we can ensure long-term success. 7 M A R C H – A P R I L 2 0 2 1