Growing California Avocados
Aug 1, 2022
The University of California Cooperative Extension is hosting a free Avocado Irrigation Workshop that will focus on drought and heat effects; irrigation management tools; mapping and managing salinity; water costs and planting density; and support programs available to California avocado growers.
Jul 28, 2022
On August 17, California avocado growers can attend a free Avocado Varieties Discussion online or in person from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The live session will take place at 669 County Square Drive in Ventura, California.
Jul 18, 2022
The California Avocado Commission will host a Pine Tree Ranch Field Day on Tuesday, July 26 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. that will feature three informational sessions.
Jul 15, 2022
In June, the California Avocado Society hosted the “Heat Mitigation Around the World: Dealing with Hot Times in the Avocado Orchard” webinar. A video recording of this heat mitigation seminar is now available online.
Jul 12, 2022
On July 20, Avocado Café will host a webinar entitled, Water Quality and How Avocados Respond to Salinity Stress from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., that will feature three speakers.
Jun 21, 2022
In a recent blog post, Dr. Ben Faber focuses on the importance of taking a measured approach when planting new avocado trees. In the post he elaborates on the importance of properly testing and preparing the soil, and once that has been completed ensuring the tree is planted at the proper depth.
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Jun 10, 2022
Every four years, members of the global avocado community gather at the World Avocado Congress to network with and learn from avocado experts from around the world. The 2023 World Avocado Congress will take place from April 1 – April 5, 2023 in Auckland City, New Zealand.
May 24, 2022
On June 2, Avocado Café will host a two-hour virtual seminar entitled, “Understanding Irrigation — How the Plant Responds and the Soil Beneath.” It is the first in a series of sessions that will cover California avocado grove irrigation principles.
May 18, 2022
Commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021 are now eligible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Relief Program funding through the Farm Service Agency. Learn more about this funding resource.
May 17, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program and Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Learn more.