Growers Urged to Petition USDA to Resume Its Inspection of Avocados from Mexico
CAC is calling on growers to sign a petition urging the USDA to fully restore its inspection of avocados from Mexico. Since USDA unilaterally downgraded its inspection obligations by shifting orchard inspections to Mexico, detections of stem and seed weevils in packing facilities increased with APHIS acknowledging “the number of recent interceptions is notable given the infrequency of such interceptions over the history of the program.”
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HAB Board Leadership Development Program Accepting Applications
The Hass Avocado Board is currently accepting applications for its Board Leadership Development program. This year-long program provides leadership training that helps participants become effective industry advocates and prepare to serve on boards within the avocado and agricultural sector.
Restore Grant Applications Available
Zero Foodprint is now accepting application for the Restore Grant, which provides up to $25,000 to agricultural operations that implement conservation practices to build healthy soil and sequester carbon. Applications are due February 19
CAC Showcases Culinary Benefits of California Avocados to Business and Industry Foodservice Management Companies
To position California avocados to be the most-valued avocados among targeted foodservice audiences through value-added educational support, the California Avocado Commission hosted training and flavor-building sessions with two multi-billion-dollar global foodservice management companies — ARAMARK’s LifeWorks and Compass Group — that provide foodservice support at business and industry...
Upcoming CAC Field Day: Irrigation and Nutrition Management Plans, Common Pests and Pruning
CAC's winter grower field day will focus on the new mandatory guidelines for Irrigation and Nutrition Management Plans, review common pests and include pruning demonstrations.
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CAC Production Research Committee Meeting, January 2024
Pollination, Pollinators, Pollinizers and Supplemental Pollen
Restore Grant Application Process - Online Information Session
CAC Field Day: Irrigation and Nutrition Management Plans, Common Pests and Pruning
Current Markets
| Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | $2.22 - $2.38 | $2.25 - $2.72 |
| 60's | $1.84 - $1.96 | $2.10 - $2.24 |
| 70's | $1.06 - $1.30 | $1.16 - $1.52 |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 3,469,239 | 4,050,645 |
| Import Total | 70,027,160 | 609,300,028 |
| USA Total | 75,175,263 | 642,573,539 |
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