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A new bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom will modernize the California Department of Pesticide’s drone certification process. The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support and should streamline producers’ access to drones for aerial applications and biological treatments.

An Avocado Support Tool, designed to help growers optimize tree nutrition for greater yields, is available online at www.iwannagro.com. Learn more.

The California Avocado Society will host its 108th Annual Meeting on October 14, including informative research sessions, in-field seminars, a barbeque lunch and awards ceremony. The informative session will take place at Brokaw’s Long Canyon Ranch located in Ventura, California.

It is important that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors hear from California avocado growers on this attempt to undermine the legal authority for Rainbow and Fallbrook to self-determine their water future. If possible, please attend the August 29, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting to show YOUR OPPOSITION. 

The UC Davis Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative research and extension program seeks feedback from California avocado growers to evaluate the effectiveness of extension services provided by the University of California. Learn more.

The San Diego chapter of CAPCA is hosting a Tree and Vine Seminar on August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Summer 2023 issue of From the Grove is now available on the California avocado growers’ website.

The California Avocado Commission is currently accepting nominations for the CAC Board of Directors. The nomination period for the 2023 General Election will end August 28. Learn more.

Less than one year after identifying an infestation of Mexican fruit flies in the Valley Center area, the local quarantine has been lifted effective July 1. Learn more.

The San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission will host a continued public hearing on two Fallbrook PUD and Rainbow MWD wholesaler reorganization proposals. Growers are encouraged the meeting, which takes place July 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in San Diego, CA.