Image In This Issue Grower Profile: Arby Kitzman How to Make a California Avocado Rose No Quarrel with Pre-Season Estimate Progress Reported on Redbay Ambrosia Beetle and Laurel Wilt Issues Shot Hole Borer and Fusarium Dieback Update CAC's 45th Exhibition at PMA Fresh Summit a Success Issues Watch Final Report Issued Giving Tools for Fertilization and Salinity Managment Growth of Store-Made Fresh Guacamole Provides Incremental Fresh Avocado Sales Message from the President FDA Update: Avocados Now Considered "Healthy" 2016 CAC General Election Results and a Look at the 2016-17 CAC Board of Directors Board Commits to a Strong Marketing Effort Despite Lower 2017 Budget CAC Participates in U.S./China Ag Meeting California Avocado Commission Explores Opportunities in Asia Chairman's Report At Long Last, the Avocado Emoji is Here! SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Industry Affairs DirectorContact April