Image In This Issue Regional Trade Shows Provide Unique Venues for Retailer Education Israel Avocado Production in Steady Growth Mode Smaller Crop, Good Prices Predicted but Lots of Factors Have to Weigh In CAC Submits Comments on Food Safety Modernization Act PSHB / Fusarium Dieback Update City of Hope Food Industry Circle Yields Win-Win-Win Benefits Commission's GAP Program Continues to Build Momentum HAB Update Grower Profile - Ralph Foster Food Banks Interested in More Avocados Message from the President Pine Tree Ranch Demonstration Grove Best Pruning Practices to Help Control Branch Canker and Stem-End Rot Avocadosource.com: Offering Information to the Industry Annual Tracking Study Shows California Avocados Are Still Dominant Production Research Focuses on Grower Needs Expanding Export Opportunities for Avocados 2013 CAC General Election Results CAC Board Approves 2013-14 Budget, Business Plan and Sets Assessment Rate Chairman's Report SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Industry Affairs DirectorContact April