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Contents
8 FIELD TEAM 10 MARKET REPORT 14 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 26 CORNERING THE MARKET 30 MEMBERSHIP BASICS 34 GROWING THE GOODNESS 36 ADVOCACY REPORT 40 IN YOUR ORCHARD 46 CLASSIFIED ADS
Leaffooted bug damage. Photo credit: Mel Machado Read more about in-orchard pests on pages 44-45.
Features
6 President’s Corner President and CEO, Kai Bockmann discusses his outlook for Blue Diamond and new markets the Cooperative is venturing into. 14 A Discussion with Clarice Turner, Almond Board President and CEO Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California shares about her leadership style, incredible experience, vision, and strategy for the future of the almond industry.
36 Advocacy Report with Alexi Rodriguez New president and CEO of Almond Alliance, Alexi Rodriguez provides an update on the tariff situation and what is being done to support the almond industry during these times of uncertainty. 42 Carpophilus Beetle Reporting In this article, the Almond Board of California provides information on reporting carpophilus beetle presence in your orchard.
ON THE COVER: The Nutty Cruiser is a big hit amongst growers, employees, and Blue Diamond fans!
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