Industry News
LAFCO Questionnaire Aims to Identify San Diego County Farmers’ Economic Challenges
The Local Agency Formation Commission is conducting a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation 2.0 market analysis to help identify the economic challenges faced by San Diego County farmers.
Phase One of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program Online Portal Launches
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program has launched the first phase of its PSP data repository website (or Farm Data Repository) that allows growers to view their own digital farm inspection records and reports.
Tree Samples Needed for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Disease Study
Accurate symptom identification of Avocado sunblotch viroid disease in symptomatic and asymptomatic plants and disease detection are of great importance. A research team is seeking sample symptomatic and asymptomatic avocado trees to optimize ASBVd detection.
Growers Encouraged to Attend Meeting or Provide Comment on Proposed San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Order
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a meeting on April 10 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed changes to existing waste discharge requirements noted in the proposed Tentative Order No. R9-2024-0029. In-person and virtual attendees will have the opportunity to provide commentary concerning the tentative order.
CAS/CAC/UCCE Comprehensive Seminar to Address Avocado Grove Fertilization
The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and UC Cooperative Extension, is hosting a grower seminar on April 11 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. that will provide a comprehensive overview of California avocado grove fertilization.
Growers Encouraged to Attend Annual Commission Meeting and Participate in Survey
The California Avocado Commission will host its 2024 Annual Meetings over a series of three days — April 15 – April 17 to share the latest updates with industry members and solicit their feedback. CAC encourages members of the agricultural community to attend the sessions.