Image In This Issue At Long Last, the Avocado Emoji is Here! 2016 CAC General Election Results and a Look at the 2016-17 CAC Board of Directors Issues Watch How to Make a California Avocado Rose CAC Participates in U.S./China Ag Meeting Growth of Store-Made Fresh Guacamole Provides Incremental Fresh Avocado Sales Progress Reported on Redbay Ambrosia Beetle and Laurel Wilt Issues Chairman's Report FDA Update: Avocados Now Considered "Healthy" CAC's 45th Exhibition at PMA Fresh Summit a Success Message from the President Board Commits to a Strong Marketing Effort Despite Lower 2017 Budget Final Report Issued Giving Tools for Fertilization and Salinity Managment No Quarrel with Pre-Season Estimate California Avocado Commission Explores Opportunities in Asia Grower Profile: Arby Kitzman Shot Hole Borer and Fusarium Dieback Update SubscribeCalifornia avocado industry members interested in subscribing to From the Grove should contact April Aymami, CAC Director of Industry Affairs and OperationsContact April