Industry News

Commission Signs California Ag Industry Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Disaster Relief Funds

  • Jan 15, 2024

The California Avocado Commission joined 31 other California agricultural entities in drafting and signing a letter urging Congress to prioritize a disaster relief package for farmers and ranchers impacted by unprecedented weather events in 2023. Learn more.

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Free Water Assessments Available

  • Jan 12, 2024

The University of California Cooperative is seeking growers who would benefit from a free pre-harvest agricultural irrigation water assessment and food safety technical assistance in Spanish. Learn more.

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Commission Releases 2024 Pre-season California Avocado Crop Estimate and Harvest Projections

  • Jan 10, 2024

The California Avocado Commission has released the 2024 California Avocado Pre-Season Crop Estimate and Weekly Harvest Projections. These projections are based on pre-season crop estimate surveys completed by AMRIC Handlers.

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California Small Farm Conference Tickets Available

  • Dec 26, 2023

Tickets are now available for the 36th annual California Small Farm Conference that will take place from February 25 – March 1, 2024. The conference will host 60 online workshops, interactive forums and in-person gatherings around California, and will include Spanish language sessions.

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2023-24 Avocado Release Dates Available

  • Dec 17, 2023

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the avocado release dates for the 2023-24 season. Learn more.

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South Fire in Ventura County

  • Dec 12, 2023

On Saturday morning, December 9, 2023, a wildfire broke out in Ventura County near the top of the ridgeline of South Mountain, located between Somis and Santa Paula. Learn more.

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