Growers and Industry Members Encouraged to Complete Heatwave Impact Survey
To better understand the impact of the heatwave on the 2025 California avocado crop volume, CAC 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.
Learn MoreConnect with the Commission
Latest News
Hass Avocado Board Nominations and Elections Moving to Online Format
The Hass Avocado Board announced that its 2023 nomination and election process will take place online. Hass avocado producers or importers who are eligible to run for a HAB seat will receive a mailer about the nominations process beginning on March 1.
Common Mistakes When Planting Young Avocado Trees
Planting California avocado trees generally takes place beginning in February, therefore Dr. Ben Faber recently shared planting advice based on common mistakes he sees in groves. Following is a summary of his observations concerning planting depth and soil amendments.
Protecting California Avocado Trees from Red Imported Fire Ants
A recent article in the Topics in Subtropics newsletter notes red imported fire ants were found to be girdling and killing young avocado trees in the summer of 2022. Learn more about the pest and best mitigation practices.
Highlights from the 2022 California Avocado Tracking Study
The California Avocado Tracking Study has been conducted regularly since the mid-1990s. The 2022 study provides a wealth of information that helps the California Avocado Commission marketing team direct communications, as well as measure progress against some objectives and performance measures detailed in the annual business plan.
Upcoming Events
CAC Finance Committee Meeting, October 2024
CAC Executive Committee Meeting, October 2024
CAC Board Meeting, October 2024
Avocado Irrigation Workshop
Current Markets
| Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| 60's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| 70's | Insufficient Volume | Insufficient Volume |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 1,655,377 | 351,248,272 |
| Import Total | 54,108,648 | 2,346,472,166 |
| USA Total | 57,524,900 | 2,790,889,733 |
Publications
