Growing News
Upcoming Avocado Irrigation Workshops
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources department is hosting two Avocado Irrigation Workshops in Escondido and Oxnard, California. Registration for both seminars is available online.
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic California Avocado Growers
Beginning with the 2025 crop year, organic California avocado growers will have expanded crop insurance options. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency will now allow Enterprise Units for California avocados and will allow non-contiguous parcels of land that qualify for optional units to also qualify for Enterprise Units.
July Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Training Course
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Small Farms, Food Safety Technical Assistance Programs is offering a two-day virtual Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course from July 9 – 10. The course meets the requirements set by the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule mandating at least one member of an agricultural operation attend a PSA course.
CAS Avocado Field Seminar Covers Pruning, Reeds and Gems, Planting Trees and a Fruit Fly Update
The California Avocado Society, in partnership with the California Avocado Commission and the UC Cooperative Extension, is hosting a comprehensive Avocado Field Seminar on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Introduction to Pest Management Seminar Will Include Focus on Avocado Crops
The University of California Cooperative is hosting an Intro to Integrated Pest Management for Farmers webinar on June 11 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Experts in the field will discuss how to manage pests with practices that reduce reliance on pesticides.
The CDFA Announces Reed Avocado Release Dates for the 2024/2025 Season
On May 22, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program announced the Reed avocado release dates for the 2024/2025 season.
