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Feb 26, 2026

As winter winds down, and the weather oscillates from cool to warm days, California avocado growers may notice sudden symptoms of wilt in their groves. This could be caused by Verticillium wilt.

Verticillium wilt symptoms can include the entire tree or specific branches, with leaves browning and then dying but typically remaining on the tree for several months. Brown/gray-brown streaks may be visible when the bark is removed or at the base of the trunk.

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage 2 Webinar Available

Feb 26, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24. To provide growers with more information about Stage 2 of the SDRP, the USDA California Farm Service Agency is hosting a one-hour webinar.

San Luis Obispo County Ag Pass Training Available

Feb 25, 2026

Ag Pass cards are designed to provide key agricultural personnel with a means of confirming that their services are essential to protecting or caring for agricultural assets in the event of a natural disaster. To obtain an Ag Pass card, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and complete a four-hour in-person training session.

CAS Seminar: Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley

Feb 24, 2026

The California Avocado Society is hosting a “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley” seminar on March 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Exeter, CA.