Growing News
Free Grower Resources Available from the San Diego Resource Conservation District
The Resource Conservation District for San Diego County has a variety of free services available to California avocado growers in the Greater San Diego County RCD jurisdiction. Learn more.
Avocado Irrigation Workshop
The University of California Cooperative Extension Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting two Avocado Irrigation Workshops — one on July 18 in Oxnard and the other on August 10 in Esoncdido. Learn more.
New Seminar Focuses on BL 516 Luna UCR Avocado Variety
On June 20, Eurosemillas, SA (Green Motion Platform) and the University California – Riverside will present an informational session concerning the field performance characteristics and sublicensing model of the new BL 516 - Luna UCR avocado variety.
Early Bird Registration for Healthy Soil Summit Ends June 21
From August 23 – 24, AcresUSA is hosting its Annual Healthy Soil Summit in Seaside, CA. The two-day event is designed to help growers improve their soil health management systems by providing two days of expert presentations, a trade show and an optional farm tour.
Avocado Grower Meeting to Cover Pollinizers, World Markets and Alternative Marketing
California avocado growers are invited to attend a California avocado growers' meeting (either in person or via Zoom) on June 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The meeting will cover a variety of topics of interest to growers.
CDFA Announces Reed Avocado 2023/2024 Release Dates
On May 26, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program announced the Reed avocado release dates for the 2023/2024 season.
