Industry
Apr 8, 2026
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue operations through 2031. The referendum results demonstrated strong industry support, with a clear majority of 73% of voting producers approving continuation of the Commission.
Apr 8, 2026
As part of Ventura County’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation grants initiative, the county is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the agriculture industry in the region.
Mar 26, 2026
The California Bountiful Foundation, a nonprofit research and education sector of the California Farm Bureau, created the Expanding Our Roots mentorship program to connect beginning farmers with experienced producers who have more than a decade of experience.
Mar 23, 2026
There are currently six vacancies on the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Committee. The role of the AIP is to provide guidance to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the California avocado inspection program, which ensures the fruit meets product size requirements, has minimal defects, has an appropriate package count and meets established standards.
Mar 21, 2026
The California Avocado Society is hosting an in-person and online Avocado Lace Bug seminar on March 24.
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Mar 4, 2026
To address the growing threat of Avocado Lace Bug, the California Avocado Commission sought out industry experts to educate growers on the issue and produced an informational video to assist growers in early detection of the invasive pest. The video, featuring industry experts Tom Roberts, Pest Control Advisor for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and Dr. Mark Hoddle, Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, is available online.
Mar 1, 2026
EPA Administrator Zeldin tours San Diego avocado grove and CAC utilized the opportunity to advocate for CAC’s Tariff Rate Quota request under the USMCA Joint Review.
Feb 27, 2026
The Hass Avocado Board invites eligible Hass avocado producers and importers to join HAB and help guide the future of the U.S. avocado industry. Nominations are currently being accepted for 10 open Board seats, each of which serve three years. The deadline to submit nominations is March 27.
Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $1 billion of aid for specialty crop growers through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. These one-time payments are designed to help producers address market disruptions, elevated input costs, inflation and market losses due to unfair trade practices.
Feb 18, 2026
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is conducting a referendum vote among eligible avocado producers to determine whether the operation of the California Avocado Commission shall be reapproved and continue for another five-year period. Ballots must be postmarked or otherwise received by the CDFA no later than March 18, 2026.