Growing News

Phase One of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program Online Portal Launches

  • Apr 12, 2024

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.

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Tree Samples Needed for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Disease Study

  • Apr 11, 2024

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. 

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Growers Encouraged to Complete Storm Damage Surveys

  • Apr 10, 2024

There is the potential for agricultural producers to receive storm-related aid via the Emergency Conservation Program. To help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency get a better picture of the extent of damage caused by winter 2024 storms, California avocado growers are encouraged to complete the following storm damage surveys (as applicable).

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CAS/CAC/UCCE Comprehensive Seminar to Address Avocado Grove Fertilization

  • Apr 03, 2024

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.

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Growers Encouraged to Attend Annual Commission Meeting and Participate in Survey

  • Apr 02, 2024

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.

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Avocado Café Seminar to Focus on Gibberellic Acid and Soil and Water Reports

  • Mar 08, 2024

On March 18, the Avocado Café will host a special session entitled, “The use of Gibbberellic Acid to enhance fruit set and how to read soil and water reports — reviewing the tools on www.avocadosource.com.” The virtual session will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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