Image In This Issue 2013 CAC General Election Results Best Pruning Practices to Help Control Branch Canker and Stem-End Rot HAB Update Smaller Crop, Good Prices Predicted but Lots of Factors Have to Weigh In Chairman's Report Annual Tracking Study Shows California Avocados Are Still Dominant Food Banks Interested in More Avocados PSHB / Fusarium Dieback Update Expanding Export Opportunities for Avocados Pine Tree Ranch Demonstration Grove Commission's GAP Program Continues to Build Momentum Israel Avocado Production in Steady Growth Mode CAC Board Approves 2013-14 Budget, Business Plan and Sets Assessment Rate Avocadosource.com: Offering Information to the Industry Grower Profile - Ralph Foster CAC Submits Comments on Food Safety Modernization Act Message from the President Production Research Focuses on Grower Needs Regional Trade Shows Provide Unique Venues for Retailer Education City of Hope Food Industry Circle Yields Win-Win-Win Benefits SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Director of Industry Affairs and OperationsContact April