Industry
Sep 16, 2026
In late August, CAC released a call for research proposals to the international avocado research community. Based on the original priorities document, CAC has funded a number of projects. These projects are listed at the end of the updated research priorities document so the research community can see what has been funded, where gaps may still exist for specific priority topics, and have a general sense of what types of proposals have been successful in securing funding.
Sep 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program for 2025 and 2026. The program provides assistance to producers or handlers who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program. Certified producers may receive up to 75% of their certification costs, not to exceed $750 per certification scope.
Sep 9, 2026
The California Avocado Commission said a new Los Angeles Times report detailing pervasive violence and intimidation in Mexico’s major avocado-producing region underscores the urgent need for USMCA import limits on Mexican avocados to protect US growers, safeguard the U.S. food supply and prevent criminal organizations from destroying a vitally important sector of American agriculture.
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Aug 17, 2026
The California Avocado Commission shared an op-ed published August 17 by Fox News, co-authored by Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel, both partners of the California Avocado Commission who have been supporting CAC’s efforts to secure a seasonal tariff-rate quota on Mexican avocados.
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Aug 14, 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly publication, From the Grove, is now available online.
Aug 12, 2026
The deadline to apply for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program has been extended to September 30 and the USDA Farm Service Agency has simplified program requirements to make it easier to apply. SDRP provides payments to agricultural producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
Aug 6, 2026
The California Avocado Commission distributed a press release in response to the situation in Michoacán. CAC President Ken Melban has been in touch with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and details remain uncertain at this time. Below is the text of the release.
California growers repeat call for new USMCA measures to curb surging Mexican avocados amid escalating security threats
Level 4 alert and suspected pest report add urgency to seasonal tariff-rate quota and restored U.S. inspections
Jul 31, 2026
The California Avocado Society’s last avocado grower seminar of the year is entitled, “GEM vs. Hass.” The seminar will take place in person August 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the San Diego Farm Bureau Office located at 420 South Broadway in Escondido.
Jul 15, 2026
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position. The term for this position will expire October 31, 2028. Interested candidates should submit their resumes by Monday, August 17.
Jul 10, 2026
The 2025 crop reports for California counties are now available online. The reports provide an overview of agricultural data from the previous year and a look at factors that impact profitability, top crops, total acreage and market trends.