Read the latest GreenSheet for up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information.
GREENSHEET | APRIL 18, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Industry indicators have predicted a 306 million pound California avocado crop for 2022. To help the California Avocado Commission fine tune that estimate and better predict the harvest flow to market, California avocado growers are encouraged to complete CAC’s annual crop estimate survey.
Apr 13, 2022
The Avocado Café is hosting a virtual seminar entitled “Avocado Productivity: Plant Nutrition Decision Support Tools” led by Dr. David Crowley, retired UC – Riverside professor. The webinar will take place on April 26 at 8:00 a.m.
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Apr 8, 2022
On April 20 a new Avocado Grower Webinar entitled, “How to Coexist with and Manage Wildlife Vertebrate Species” will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn more about this free online seminar.
Apr 4, 2022
On April 20, the UCCE San Diego Farm Bureau is hosting a UCCE Advisor Open House event where attendees can meet with UCCE San Diego Farm Advisors and Program Representatives.
Apr 7, 2022
Dr. Ben Faber recently shared a blog post noting California avocado growers were reporting “black stuff” on the green stems of their avocado trees, that when rubbed off left behind discoloration. Learn more about these incidences.
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Apr 6, 2022
To encourage demand for California avocados while building preference and loyalty for the brand, the California Avocado Commission crafts a consumer advertising plan that uses a diverse array of media vehicles to engage with, inform and entertain its targeted Premium Californians and avocado super users, mega users, and ultra users. Learn more.