…new mobile-friendly version of the Pest Management Guidelines for Avocados. While the content of the guidelines has not changed, the design has been updated to be more compatible with mobile devices…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…the state. The first project out of UC Riverside will look at Avocado Seed and Stem Feeding Weevils. These weevils feed directly on avocados and are native to Mexico. The…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
…agriculture trade, a study that found millennials are a strong market for avocados and the impact and cost of farm protests. Also, find out how Kern County is using hemp…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…a House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing which featured a question related to avocados from Mexico, Secretary Perdue noted that “we would also like to resolve the potato issue.” “U.S. potato…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…a chance to meet with dozens of buyers from multiple areas in Mexico and get feedback on products. CITD said California suppliers of tree fruit, vegetables, avocados, grapes, citrus, bulk…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…for the majority of fresh fruit shipments. Imports of fresh fruit from Mexico have grown by 39 percent from 2014 to 2018. Imports of Mexican avocados have significantly increased over…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-19-19
…nominations, U.S. Secretary Perdue and avocados as well as significant changes in the H2-A program proposal. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently toured a farm in San Diego to better understand how California avocados are produced and learn more about what types of challenges the…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…and avocados. The pest, a sap-sucking spotted lantern fly, is originally from China and was first detected five years ago in Pennsylvania. Since then, large populations have spread rapidly to…
How to Eat Avocado Seeds, and Why
…of Ours. How to Eat Avocado Seeds, and Why Avocados are well known health promoters that are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that do wonders for our skin, blood, tissue and organs….
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
…Council, cross-pollination from bees and other pollinators assist at least 30 percent of the world’s crops and 90 percent of wild plants. That includes berries, apples, onion, carrots, avocados, and many…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some California avocados are being voluntarily recalled, why…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
Some California avocados are being recalled out of ‘an abundance of caution’. Henry Avocado Corporation announced this past weekend they are voluntarily recalling California avocados they packed and distributed to…
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
…added that the rain is overdue for the industry and will set up trees nicely for the 2020 season. Listen to the story. Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados Image…