Industry News
CIMIS Program Looking for Grower Cooperators in Temecula
The California Irrigation Management Information System is seeking a grower cooperator for a new weather station in the Temecula area. The current station in Temecula, CIMIS Station 62, has been taken offline due to nearby construction and lack of grass surrounding the existing weather station.
Queensland Fruit Fly Eradication Program Completed
On July 30, the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture announced the Queensland Fruit Fly Eradication Program in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County had been completed.
Comprehensive California Avocado Field Day to Be Held at Pine Tree Ranch
On August 22, the California Avocado Society will host a “Planting Density/technique, Entomology, Pathology, New Rootstocks/Scions” field day at Pine Tree Ranch. The field day will cover root rot, pollination, new avocado varieties, avocado sunblotch viroid and avocado leaf roller/miner.
USDA FSA County Office Committees Accepting Nominations
The 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Office Committees are now accepting nominations for local administrative areas 2 and 4. The committees play an important role in day-to-day FSA operations, allowing for local input and administration of federal farm programs.
2024 California Avocado Crop Update
As California avocado harvest rates continue to exceed early and mid-season projections, the California Avocado Commission has engaged with industry stakeholders to better understand the volume of fruit that remains to be harvested. The consensus from these discussions is that the total 2024 California crop volume will exceed 300 million pounds.
CAC Seeks Nominations for District 2 Producer Alternate Member Seat on Board of Directors
The California Avocado Commission has a producer alternate member seat available on the CAC Board of Directors for District 2. The vacancy will be filled by a majority vote of the Board at a meeting held on August 15 and the appointed person will serve through October 31, 2025.
