California Avocado Commission Celebrates Its 40th Year
A lot has changed during the past 40 years. Take a look at the major activities, programs and campaigns that have played a key role in establishing the Commission as a leader in the produce industry.
Enjoy a trip down memory lane.Connect with the Commission
Latest News
Ground Squirrel Control in Avocado Groves
According to the UC Integrated Pest Management website, avocados are particularly vulnerable to California ground squirrels and although squirrels hibernate in cold winters they tend to be active year-round in avocado growing regions. Learn more about ground squirrels and how best to control their population.
Grower Response Needed for San Diego County Crop Report
San Diego County avocado growers are encouraged to complete the 2018 Crop Report Questionnaire they received in the mail in December 2018. Responses remain confidential and are used solely to compile relevant statistics for the Crop Report published by the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner’s office.
UC Davis Study Indicates CAC 2013-17 Marketing Had a Significant Positive Impact
On November 13, Dr. Richard Sexton presented findings from the recently completed study, “Economic Impacts of the California Avocado Commission’s (CAC) Advertising and Promotion Program: 2013 – 2017” to the CAC Board. Learn more about the results of the study.
GreenSheet | December 3, 2018
Read the latest GreenSheet for up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information.
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Upcoming Events
Organic Grower Summit
FSMA Produce Safety Training — Oxnard (English session)
FSMA Produce Safety Training — Fallbrook (English session)
CAC Board Meeting, February 2019
Irvine, CAFSMA Produce Safety Training — Escondido (English session)
FSMA Produce Safety Training — Oxnard (Spanish session)
Current Markets
| Avocado Size | FOB Price | Field Price |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | Insufficient Vol. to Quote | Insufficient Vol. to Quote |
| 60's | Insufficient Vol. to Quote | Insufficient Vol. to Quote |
| 70's | Insufficient Vol. to Quote | Insufficient Vol. to Quote |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 14,478 | 138,313 |
| Import Total | 56,559,155 | 255,021,838 |
| USA Total | 57,303,593 | 259,096,171 |
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