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Almond tree branches carry clusters of mature almonds with fuzzy gray-brown hulls splitting open among green leaves under a clear blue sky.
Crop Progress Report – August 3, 2026
August 3, 2026

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from Monday, July 6, through Sunday, August 2, 2026. The next report is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026. In the event…

Butte and Padre planting near escalon in San Joaquin County
Crop Progress Report – June 1, 2026
July 14, 2026

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 31, 2026. The next report is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026. In the event…

A hand holds a green almond cut in half, revealing the thick outer hull, inner shell, and developing kernel.
Crop Progress Report – July 6, 2026
July 6, 2026

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from Monday, June 1, through Sunday, July 5, 2026. The next report is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026. In the event…

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Get the latest news affecting Blue Diamond and the almond industry with Almond Facts magazine. Almond Facts is published bi-monthly as a service to Blue Diamond’s grower-owners and now everything is available online, too!


Almond Facts Magazine Cover July-August 2026

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Latest Issue

July-August 2026

This issue of Almond Facts highlights how Blue Diamond is strengthening the cooperative for long-term success through strategic investments, operational improvements, and expanded market opportunities for growers. Readers will find updates on…

What’s Inside

Kai Bockmann
President's Corner

Kai discusses building a stronger Blue Diamond for the long haul. The cooperative is entering harvest season from a position of greater financial stre…

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Wide view of rows of green almond trees stretching across an orchard beneath a bright blue, partly cloudy sky.
Blue Diamond Growers: July 2026 Almond Crop Estimate Revised to 2.67 Billion Pounds

Now available: a revised 2026 almond crop estimate to 2.67 billion pounds based on continued orchard observations, grower feedback and evolving season…

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Six people pose together at a USDA booth decorated with U.S. flags and displays for American food brands, including Blue Diamond Almonds and Ring Pop.
Blue Diamond ’s Presence at the 2026 World Cup Digital Village

The cooperative showcased delicious almond snacks to an international audience at the 2026 World Cup Digital Village in Mexico City. This created new …

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A large pile of finely ground golden-brown almond hull powder spread across a light-colored surface.
Almond Hulls Get GRAS Status: What Does That Mean?

Almond Hull Powder has achieved Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for use in human food, creating new opportunities to expand almond hulls be…

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