June ✔ Assignment Updates
✔ Stockpile Advances If you anticipate needing a stockpile advance, complete a Stockpile Advance Agreement form ahead of time.
Verify any Irrevocable Assignments from prior years that have ended and establish new ones for the upcoming crop year.
July 15, or Two Weeks Before Harvest ✔ Deferrals Planning to defer any payments from your 2025 crop ? Complete and submit a Crop Deferral form to process your request. ✔ Huller Communication Determine which lots require a Breakdown Request by checking the designated box on the tag. Additionally, confirm subcontract field names for accuracy. ✔ Harvest Coordination Educate your crew and custom harvesters on subcontract field names to reduce errors and ensure smooth field operations.
At Harvest ✔ Harvest Timing
Only harvest when the crop is dry and ready—this ensures optimal quality and prevents unnecessary complications.
✔ Inshell Survey Planning to produce inshell almonds ? Conduct a reject damage field survey and ensure damage levels remain below 3.0%. Have Questions? For guidance and assistance, reach out to your regional manager. Preparing ahead of time ensures a hassle free harvest and efficient payment processing. Let’s make this season the smoothest one yet!
Article contributed by Blue Diamond Growers.
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