Growing News

LAFCO Questionnaire Aims to Identify San Diego County Farmers’ Economic Challenges

  • Apr 30, 2024

The Local Agency Formation Commission is conducting a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation 2.0 market analysis to help identify the economic challenges faced by San Diego County farmers.

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Seminar Examines Complex Issues Concerning Water Availability and Agriculture

  • Apr 22, 2024

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting a Thelma Hansen Symposium entitled, “Trees to the Rescue: Solutions for Climate Change.” The three-day webinar will take place May 14 – 16 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

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Phase One of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program Online Portal Launches

  • Apr 12, 2024

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Produce Safety Program has launched the first phase of its PSP data repository website (or Farm Data Repository) that allows growers to view their own digital farm inspection records and reports.

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Tree Samples Needed for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Disease Study

  • Apr 11, 2024

Accurate symptom identification of Avocado sunblotch viroid disease in symptomatic and asymptomatic plants and disease detection are of great importance. A research team is seeking sample symptomatic and asymptomatic avocado trees to optimize ASBVd detection. 

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Growers Encouraged to Complete Storm Damage Surveys

  • Apr 10, 2024

There is the potential for agricultural producers to receive storm-related aid via the Emergency Conservation Program. To help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency get a better picture of the extent of damage caused by winter 2024 storms, California avocado growers are encouraged to complete the following storm damage surveys (as applicable).

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CAS/CAC/UCCE Comprehensive Seminar to Address Avocado Grove Fertilization

  • Apr 03, 2024

The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and UC Cooperative Extension, is hosting a grower seminar on April 11 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. that will provide a comprehensive overview of California avocado grove fertilization.

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