…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…
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…