Growing News
World Avocado Congress Summary Webinar Available Online
On April 25, the California Avocado Society hosted the World Avocado Congress Comes to California, where speakers shared reports from the WAC that was held recently in Auckland, New Zealand. A recording of that event is now available online.
USDA Launches Additional Supports for Organic Growers
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.
Field Tour Event to Focus on Irrigation and Nutrient Management
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.
Spring 2023 Issue of From the Grove Available Online
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly From the Grove is now available online.
Growers Encouraged to Complete Annual Crop Survey Critical to Assessing Productivity and Current Growing Practices
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.
Learn more about USDA Disaster Assistance
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.
