…superior quality of California avocados compared to Mexican ones and the challenges posed by cartels. Additionally, the show touches on the rebounding almond industry, the growing popularity of hydroponics, and…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…citing serious concerns about threats from cartels. This decision disrupted the inspection process, increasing fears about pest infestations in imported avocados. Since October, more than 150 instances of pest detections…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers in the field Rob Bertholf, via Wikimedia Commons Beyond avocados, another key development in California agriculture is the Oceanside Pole Program, which has officially launched commercial production…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…gives an avocado industry production update, predicting a bountiful year for California avocados despite a slowdown in Mexican imports. Cherry production in California is expected to be only 4 million…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…
Avocados and Saving Water
…for Avocados. Avocados and Saving Water Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
…prices are for avocados, particularly the larger size one, on a pound for pound basis. “On a pound for pound basis, larger avocados receive higher prices than smaller sized fruit….
Rise in Avocado Popularity
DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. Rise in Avocado Popularity Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…the crop. The last segment also touched on the economic impact of avocado imports, particularly from Mexico, and the health benefits of avocados. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
…Advanced metagenomics sequencing revealed that the avocado group experienced significant microbiota diversity improvements after just four weeks, without any caloric restrictions. This suggests that avocados may positively impact gut health…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and…
California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest
…a decade-long commitment to planting new trees. This has resulted in an additional 3 million trees across 50,000 acres. Avocados rank third in gross revenue among fruit and nut crops…
Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions
The supply of avocados to the US is currently affected by regional growing conditions, particularly drought, leading to shortages of mid and large-sized fruits. Mexico, a major producer, has reduced…
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit
The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice contributing. Meanwhile, American staple crops are losing global market…