Industry
Sep 24, 2024
The California Avocado Commission urges growers to take action in response to the USDA's unllateral decision to no longer use APHIS inspectors in Mexico. Learn more.
Sep 20, 2024
Board members and management of the California Avocado Commission held District grower meetings September 17-19 in Fallbrook, Ventura and San Luis Obispo. Learn more about the proposal to change the current percentage of value-based assessment rate to a flat per pound rate and the discussions that occurred at the meetings.
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Sep 13, 2024
To better understand the impact of the heatwave on the 2025 California avocado crop volume, the California Avocado Commission has drafted a brief survey. The Commission highly encourages California avocado growers and industry members to complete the survey as data from the survey will help CAC refine heatwave responses by area based on the specificity of responses.
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Sep 6, 2024
The Summer 2024 edition of From the Grove is now available online
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Sep 4, 2024
CAC learned last week that BASF, the manufacturer of Rely® will no longer be manufacturing the product. In addition, Southern California avocado growing areas are set to see unseasonably warm temperatures later this week. Learn more.
Aug 29, 2024
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program has launched its Farm Data Repository website (or PSP Portal) that allows growers to view their own digital farm inspection records and reports and to verify and update records. Learn more.
Aug 19, 2024
CAC Board Members are hosting three distirct grower meetings to provide updates about the Commission and seek input from growers.
Aug 15, 2024
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors 2024 General Election is now underway with nominations being accepted through August 26, 2024. The election will seat one producer member for each of the five grower districts as well one handler. The newly elected members will serve a two-year term ending on October 31, 2026. The list of open seats is available on the CAC General Election webpage.
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Aug 13, 2024
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has created an online Weed Control User Tool to assist the agricultural industry in managing invasive plants. The webpage outlines a variety of available options for situations when herbicides are not allowed or desired.
Aug 1, 2024
The California Avocado Commission has a Handler Alternate Member seat available on the CAC Board of Directors. The appointed person will serve through the unexpired portion of the term — October 31, 2025. The vacancy will be filled by a majority vote held at a CAC Board meeting on August 15.