…food. Such as avocados, almonds and many of our favorite tree fruits. And we can’t forget honey! Bees are such a valuable agricultural resource, they are responsible for pollinating 80…
Coffee Grown in California
…Grown in California California-grown coffee? You heard that right. The Golden State is famous for its strawberries, avocados, grapes, raisins, dates, apples, citrus and so much more. But now, it…
Bats Are Good For Agriculture
…to be nectar-loving creatures and are known to pollinate up to 700 species of plants. Some of their favorites include mangos, figs, avocados, peaches, and dates. Another benefit of having…
EU Seeks to Expand Trade with Mexico
…who traveled to Mexico last week to push trade. An upgraded trade agreement, according to Politico, would feature food and agriculture products, such as bananas, avocados, and tuna. From the…
Agri View: Imported Heart Healthy Foods
…avocados are imported. Avocados are now officially a heart-healthy food. They are not as common as apples or peaches. But, I see them in the produce section of all of…
Foods That Make Your Skin Glow
…foods in our diet, that are also known to make our skin glow. Such as Avocados – they’re filled with antioxidants lutein and beta carotene to help soften the skin….
Help the Bees
…wildflowers as they make their annual migration to Mexico from the U. S. and Canada. Without these two magnificent creatures, some of our favorite foods will become obsolete. Avocados, almonds,…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that would allow the importation of Hass avocados from…
Super Bowl Avocados
If you have not invited avocados to grace your Super Bowl party table, you are missing out. Cathy Isom tells you all about the single-seeded fruit that’s expected to be…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…state is missing out. “Better rain dances” is what Ken Doty said he’d need to alleviate the parched conditions at his Goleta orchards, where he grows avocados and citrus. “We…
California Avocados See Good 2016
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is forecasting excellent quality and demand for 2017. 2016 saw some near-record numbers for California avocados. The CAC reported that last year’s harvest was above…
Humans Need Bees
…valuable are bees to humans? The tiny insects are largely responsible for regulating our food supply. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy apples, almonds, oranges and avocados. A…
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…hibiscus mealybug a significant pest that could follow the Hass avocados pathway from Colombia to the continental United States. We have subsequently determined that growing conditions for Hass avocados in…
Avocado Skin Care
…know that Avocados are a healthy fat good for our diet. Avocados are one of the best anti-aging foods you can eat AND also use in your beauty routine. While…