may-jun-2019

a competitive edge. Data about grower practices allow us to build a case to counter anything the media can throw at us. Good, hard facts help Blue Diamond be proactive in countering any issues that arise in the media. Additionally, these modules are instructive. As you answer the questions you will learn ways to improve your farming practices. Doing these modules can help you be more profitable. Participation in the Almond Board’s CASP program will be one more thing we can do to ensure that we “sustain” this success for many more years. Seems like a smart thing to me. The New Schmeiser V-Blade Roller combines all the advantages of a durable V-Blade with a Rear Roller to provide groove-free smoothing and reduced loose dirt at the row ends. Contact us for complete details. GET EVERY NUT ‡ ZZZ WJVFKPHLVHU FRP Because every nut counts! C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TGSV-Blade20154.5x5FINAL.pdf 1 12/12/14 2:42 PM We are asking growers to fill out the Irrigation Management, Bee Health, and Pest Management Modules in CASP. Please visit sustainablealmondgrowing.org for more information or contact your Regional Manager for assistance. We are asking members to complete three CASP self-assessment modules that cover our customers most frequently asked questions about our grower-owner practices. 1. Bee Health 2. Irrigation Management 3. Pest Management  To register for an account, go to sustainablealmondgrowing.org  In order to ensure we have a Blue Diamond specific data set, please be sure to identify yourself as a Blue Diamond Grower under the adding orchards/processing facilities section . Join us at an upcoming Blue Diamond Sustainability workshop. Visit www.bluediamondgrowers.com for more information. 2 1 M A Y – J U N E 2 0 1 9