The California Avocado Commission was, of course, happy to hear that part of the ‘phase-one’ agreement between the U.S. and China included Hass avocados. But now the commission has to…
Week in Review: More Research Support for Tree Nuts, CA Avocados Heading to China
The tree nut industry is coming together to provide funding support to add more researchers to the UC Cooperative Extension. After 15 years of work, Hass avocados from California will…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
Hass avocados will soon be entering the Chinese market after a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. California Hass…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…expect this agreement to be a success.” China will now be importing blueberries from the U.S. as well as California Hass avocados. The Chinese market should present ample opportunity for…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…movement has definitely slowed down.” Finch Farms in Ventura County is a diversified operation producing mandarins, oranges, and avocados along with lemons. As a fourth-generation farmer Pidduck explained that market…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-29-20
…includes stories covering postemergence herbicide applications in almond orchards, details on the implementation of the USMCA, and the benefits of automated fertigation in Avocados. Tune in to the show for…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
…but the season continues for agricultural products. California avocados are in the middle of what’s looking like a good year for producers, and the recent rains are supporting that. “Absolutely. You…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…the store. Week by week, shipments have been good, and we think that will continue.” The industry is reporting a fast market right now for fresh avocados, and Bellamore said…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…produce avocados 11 months out of the year. “There’s a lot of coffee plantations that are switching over to avocados simply because of the avocado boom that’s been going on…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…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…