Growing California Avocados
May 13, 2026
On June 11, a virtual meeting will be held to update University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Advisory Panel and avocado growers in Florida and California concerning the progress of laurel wilt-ambrosia beetle research.
May 11, 2026
On June 9, from 10:00 a.m. – noon, the California Avocado Society will host an “All About Weeds” in-person seminar at the San Diego Farm Bureau Office located at 420 South Broadway, in Escondido.
May 11, 2026
In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.
Apr 25, 2026
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Subtropical Program is hosting an Avocado Flowering Seminar on April 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The session will be held at the San Diego Farm Bureau, located at 420 South Broadway, Escondido, CA.
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Apr 10, 2026
The California Avocado Commission will host a series of annual meetings across California avocado growing regions on April 14 – 16 to share the latest industry updates. Growers and industry members are encouraged to attend.
Apr 8, 2026
As part of Ventura County’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation grants initiative, the county is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the agriculture industry in the region.
Mar 26, 2026
The California Bountiful Foundation, a nonprofit research and education sector of the California Farm Bureau, created the Expanding Our Roots mentorship program to connect beginning farmers with experienced producers who have more than a decade of experience.
Mar 4, 2026
The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) for use on avocados in California will continue to be available to California growers under a Special Local Need (SLN) registration. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation accepted CAC’s request on March 3, 2026 to renew the SLN through July 31, 2029.
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Mar 4, 2026
To address the growing threat of Avocado Lace Bug, the California Avocado Commission sought out industry experts to educate growers on the issue and produced an informational video to assist growers in early detection of the invasive pest. The video, featuring industry experts Tom Roberts, Pest Control Advisor for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and Dr. Mark Hoddle, Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, is available online.
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Feb 27, 2026
A recent blog post by Dr. Hamutahl Cohen, of the UC Cooperative Extension, outlines the complex pollination process that impacts avocado production. Following are highlights from the article.