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
Economic Impact Studies Demonstrate How California Avocado Industry Strengthens State’s Economic Climate
The California Avocado Commission retained the Tootelian Company to conduct an assessment of the economic impact California avocado growers and handlers have across the state and within avocado-producing counties. Copies of the statewide and individual county reports are now available online. Read some of the highlights.
Avocado Branch Canker Virtual Field Day Video and Materials Available Online
On September 17, 2020 avocado researchers and industry members from around the world joined the California Avocado Commission’s Avocado Branch Canker Virtual Field Day to review some of the latest research concerning this ubiquitous disease and pose questions to two of the world’s leading researchers. Presentations and a recording of the event are now available.
San Diego and Ventura Counties Launch Lodging Programs for Agricultural Workers Affected by COVID-19
To assist agricultural workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who may have had close contact with someone who tested positive, San Diego County and Ventura County have initiated temporary housing programs so individuals can safely isolate or quarantine.
Super Duper Burgers and Mixt Promote Fresh California Avocados During Peak Season
Two California-based restaurant chains encouraged diners to take advantage of peak California avocado season by venturing out and picking up unique California avocado menu items at one of their locations. Thirteen Mixt locations across the state and a dozen Super Duper Burgers locations in Northern California showcased the fruit during peak California avocado season.
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Upcoming Events
CAC Executive Committee Web/Teleconference
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CAC Web/Teleconference Board Meeting, October 2020
CAC Board Meeting, November 2020
Irvine, CACurrent Markets
| Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | $0.88 - $1.00 | $1.36 - $1.42 |
| 60's | $0.60 - $0.80 | $1.20 - $1.26 |
| 70's | $0.48 - $0.60 | $1.22 - $1.28 |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 6,997,493 | 353,222,973 |
| Import Total | 41,860,032 | 2,146,819,200 |
| USA Total | 50,022,095 | 2,530,717,206 |
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