Avocado Heat Damage
Follow-up
Recently, the California avocado industry was hit by an unprecedented heatwave — a three-day event preceded by a very mild season that affected the entire industry. How can growers assess the damage to their trees and what can they do to help their groves recover?
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Latest News
Handler Alternate Member Seat Vacancy on CAC Board
The California Avocado Commission seeks interested candidates to fill a handler alternate member seat vacancy on the Commission Board of Directors. The person appointed to the position will serve for the unexpired portion of the term through October 31, 2019.
Commission Showcases California Avocado Menu Applications for High-profile Foodservice Executives
Two foodservice industry events provided the California Avocado Commission (CAC) with the opportunity to showcase unique, trend-setting California avocado dishes and beverages while demonstrating the benefit and value of adding the fresh fruit to menus.
New Survey Seeks Grower Input Concerning Integrated Weed Management
A new online survey seeks to better understand how farmers and growers utilize integrated weed management strategies. Learn more.
Avocado Researchers Examine Possibility that Nocturnal Insects Pollinate Avocado Trees at Night
A new research paper explores nocturnal pollination of ‘Hass’ avocado trees and the presence of nocturnal insects that may play a role in pollination. The paper is based on observations by researchers in New Zealand and contains insights of interest to avocado growers.
Upcoming Events
California Avocado Society Annual Meeting
Fallbrook, CA32nd Annual California Avocado Festival
California Avocado Society Annual Meeting
Temecula, CA32nd Annual California Avocado Festival
32nd Annual California Avocado Festival
CAC Board Meeting, October 2018
Irvine, CACurrent Markets
| Avocado Size | FOB Price | Field Price |
|---|---|---|
| 48's | $33.75-$39.00 | $1.14-$1.35 |
| 60's | $32.25-$34.00 | $1.08-$1.15 |
| 70's | $26.25-$29.00 | $.84-$.95 |
| Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
|---|---|---|
| California Total | 3,918,225 | 316,754,898 |
| Import Total | 53,833,948 | 1,985,279,587 |
| USA Total | 58,969,048 | 2,315,715,390 |
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