Industry
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.
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Jul 2, 2026
California avocado growers released a video as part of a broad advocacy campaign urging federal officials to put American farmers first by adopting a seasonal import policy for Mexican avocados during California’s marketing season, March to September.
Jun 25, 2026
The Avocado Conference, hosted by the Hass Avocado Board and The Packer, will bring together the entire U.S. avocado supply chain to foster connections and insights that benefit the industry. The event will take place from November 18 – 20 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.
Jun 1, 2026
For growers who submitted their 2025 eligible acres before the April 24, 2026 deadline, the USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program has allocated $1.625 billion through a one-time bridge payment for specialty crops not covered through the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
May 29, 2026
California avocado growers are encouraged to vote in the Hass Avocado Board elections that are currently underway. HAB provides supply and market data, conducts nutrition research, educates health professionals and brings industry leaders together to make avocados America’s most popular fruit.
May 11, 2026
The California Avocado Commission has redesigned the semi-monthly GreenSheet newsletter and will be using an upgraded email platform that allows readers to receive SMS text messages for time-sensitive alerts. In addition, the Commission will be able to customize GreenSheet alerts using grower and industry member zip codes to send targeted alerts and articles relevant to a specific growing region.
May 11, 2026
In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.