California Avocado Growers Eligible for CFAP 2 Payments
An additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who face market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19 is available through the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2). California avocado growers are encouraged to apply by September 21, 2020.
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COVID-19 Resource Page for California Avocado Growers
To help members of the California avocado industry manage the challenges presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Commission has created a resource page with the latest industry-relevant COVID-19 news and updates.
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Latest News
GreenSheet | March 1, 2021
Read the latest GreenSheet for up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information.
Nominations for Hass Avocado Board Now Open
The Hass Avocado Board, which plays an important role in promoting consumption of Hass avocados across the United States, is now accepting nominations. The term for new members and alternates begins November 1, 2021.
How Textural Stratification of Soil Impacts Irrigation
As we approach the bloom season in California avocado groves, it’s important to take action to leach the salts from grove soils. Because this past winter has been low in rain, and California avocado growing regions have experienced high winds and heat the groves will be particularly vulnerable to salt damage.
Spring Is Ideal For ProGibb LV Plus® Application
Spring is the ideal time to apply ProGibb LV Plus® (gibberellic acid; GA) —a low volatile organic compound formulation designed to increase avocado fruit size and yield. According to the California Avocado Commission’s March 2020 grower survey, which examined growers’ experience with using GA, an increasing number of growers are using GA and to date no users have reported any negative...
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Upcoming Events
CAC Finance Committee Web/Teleconference, March 2021
CAC Board Web/Teleconference Meeting, March 2021
Current Markets
| Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
| 60's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
| 70's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 3,522,813 | 12,970,820 |
| Import Total | 60,217,856 | 947,993,703 |
| USA Total | 63,740,669 | 966,297,763 |
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