Growing California Avocados
May 15, 2023
To help organic producers mitigate risk, assist growers with the costs associated with transitioning to organic production and expand the organic market, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has supports in place as part of its Organic Transition Initiative.
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May 15, 2023
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is hosting two Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Tours on June 1 (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) and June 2 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) in Somis, California. Growers need only attend one session.
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Apr 30, 2023
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly From the Grove is now available online.
Apr 28, 2023
The California Avocado Commission’s annual grower crop survey plays a critical role in helping the Commission assess the industry’s overall productivity and better understand and address the challenges growers face. By completing the survey, California avocado growers can help the Commission fine tune the California crop estimate.
Apr 17, 2023
An online recording of the “California Disaster Assistance Webinar” is now available online. The USDA is also hosting another virtual question-and-answer session concerning USDA disaster assistance on April 20.
Apr 11, 2023
The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and the UC-Cooperative Extension, is hosting an Avocado Grower Seminar entitled, “World Avo Congress Comes to California,” that will cover the full gamut of avocado growing topics presented during the World Avocado Congress.
Mar 14, 2023
A recording of the “Get Down – Fertilizers” seminar is now available online. The seminar outlined best practices for fertilization, as well as how to read water and soil reports applicable to California avocado groves.
Mar 13, 2023
The Index Fresh Avocado Cultural Seminar Series is hosting a seminar concerning spring cultural tips and irrigation automation and technology. The seminar will take place on March 22 in Temecula, CA and on March 29 it will be hosted in Ventura with simultaneous Spanish translation and a Zoom webinar option.
Mar 3, 2023
The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that the Special Local Needs registration for ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) use on avocados in California has been renewed through December 31, 2025. Learn more.
Feb 24, 2023
Planting California avocado trees generally takes place beginning in February, therefore Dr. Ben Faber recently shared planting advice based on common mistakes he sees in groves. Following is a summary of his observations concerning planting depth and soil amendments.