California Avocado Growers Eligible for CFAP 2 Payments
An additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who face market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19 is available through the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2). California avocado growers are encouraged to apply by September 21, 2020.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resource Page for California Avocado Growers
To help members of the California avocado industry manage the challenges presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Commission has created a resource page with the latest industry-relevant COVID-19 news and updates.
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Latest News
GreenSheet | February 16, 2021
Read the latest GreenSheet for up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information for San Diego County
In San Diego County, CAL FIRE has been tasked with vaccinating agricultural workers once Tier 1B, which includes agricultural employees, is opened. At this time, CAL FIRE also is seeking large sites that can accommodate 100+ people in 30-45 minute cycles. Learn more.
Ventura County Seeks Agricultural Employers For Small Group COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Clinics
At this time, it is still unclear when COVID vaccination eligibility will be expanded to the agricultural workforce as Ventura County continues to focus its efforts on vaccinating people over the age of 65. However, the county is currently conducting small-scale pilot programs to vaccinate workers at agricultural sites in order to assess any logistical challenges that may arise once the...
Upcoming CAS Seminar to Focus on Gibberellic Acid and New Avocado Varieties
The California Avocado Society is hosting a free webinar on February 17 concerning two topics: the plant growth regulator gibberellic acid and new avocado varieties. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
CAC Finance Committee Web/Teleconference, March 2021
CAC Board Web/Teleconference Meeting, March 2021
Current Markets
Avocado Size | Conventional #1 | Organic #1 |
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48's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
60's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
70's | Insuff. Vol. to Quote | Insuff. Vol. to Quote |
Weekly Volume | Season-to-Date | |
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California Total | 3,522,813 | 12,970,820 |
Import Total | 60,217,856 | 947,993,703 |
USA Total | 63,740,669 | 966,297,763 |