…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…
Avocado Consumption
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Eating Avocados 15 years ago the average American consumed about two and half pounds of avocados. Today it’s seven and a half pounds…
APHIS Proposes Imports of Hass Avocados
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to update its regulations to allow Hass avocados from Colombia to be imported into…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
Courtesy: UCANR Researchers are having trouble finding shot hole borers in the original avocado groves that were infested in California. Experts say the once feared pest may leave infested avocados…
New Look Promoting California Avocados
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) had a new look at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. The commission was again promoting California avocados to buyers around…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…the lists below. Common foods grown/ produced in California almonds, apples, apricots, asparagus, artichokes, avocados, barley, beans, beef, black-eyed peas, blueberries, bread, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cheese, cherries,…
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
…it’s important to be precise with irrigation during times of limited water. Speaking on the topic of avocados, she explains evapotranspiration and why it’s critical to get the right information…