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July 2, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 13 View Issue | View PDF

Avocado Nutrition and Cover Crop Usage Field Day Session, Seminar to Address the Threat of Avocado Laurel Wilt , Commission Joins Celebration of the Hass Family and California Avocados, Denny’s Restaurant Chain Showcases California Avocados During Peak Season, Commission Connects with Industry Leaders in Chicago

June 17, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 12 View Issue | View PDF

2019 Mid-Season Crop Update, Statewide Avocado Acreage and Condition Analysis Report Available, Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Programs Funding Opportunities Workshop, Summer 2019 From the Grove Now Available Online, PG&E Expands its Community Wildfire Safety Program, California Avocado Month Public Relations Campaign Expected to Garner 70 Million Impressions, Commission Showcases California Avocado Differentiators at Two Foodservice Events

June 4, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 11 View Issue | View PDF

Commission Issues RFP for Pine Tree Ranch Agricultural Management Services, CDFA Reed Avocado 2019/2020 Release Dates, UCCE to Open Escondido Satellite Office in Early June, Ventura County Seeks Grower Input Concerning Its 2040 General Plan, Superfood Spotlights Showcase Nutritional Value and Versatility of California Avocados, Commission Showcases New Grower Video and Season Highlights at FPFC Luncheon, Commission’s Blogger Advocates Garner More Than 3.4 million Impressions

May 17, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 10 View Issue | View PDF

Growers Invited to Ventura County Food Safety Meeting, Southern California Climate Action and Agriculture Symposium, Water Isn’t Simply a Combination of H2O, Celebrate Hass Avocados in La Habra Heights — the Birthplace of Hass, Outdoor Wild Postings Expected to Create Engagement and Garner More Than 6 Million Impressions, Season Opener Public Relations Campaign Garners Notice in Print, TV and Social Media Channels, Commission Showcases On-trend California Avocado Menu Concepts to Select Foodservice Chains

May 1, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 9 View Issue | View PDF

Growers Encouraged to Complete Crop Survey to Assist with the Crop Estimate Process, Growers Encouraged to Attend Upcoming H2A Stakeholder Forums, Nitrogen Management Documents Available for California Avocado Growers, Celebrate Hass Avocados in La Habra Heights — the Birthplace of Hass, Early Season Restaurant Promotions Celebrate Spring with California Avocados

April 16, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 8 View Issue | View PDF

Growers Encouraged to Complete Crop Survey to Assist with the Crop Estimate Process, Goleta Water Board Lifts Drought Surcharge and Lowers Water Shortage to Stage I, Water Quality Impacts on California Avocado – A Collaborative Approach, Upcoming Produce Safety Training Seminars, Growers Encouraged to Attend Upcoming H2A Stakeholder Forums, Hass Avocado Board Releases Annual Board Election Schedule, USDA Launches New Online Tools to Assist with H-2A Applications and Farm Loans, NAP Buy-up Coverage Available and New Service Fees Announced, CAC Annual Meeting Presentation Available Online, Social Media Posts Garner More than 500,000 Impressions in Just Three Weeks

April 1, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 7 View Issue | View PDF

CAC Annual Meetings Will Showcase CAC’s 40-year History, Commission Launches 40-year Interactive Timeline, Revised Weekly Projects for California Avocado Season Are Available, Phytophthora Root Rot Information Sought for New Soil Microbe Research Project, Phosphorus Can Be Used as a Fertilizer and Stimulant for Avocados, Upcoming Webinar Focuses on Glyphosate-resistant Weeds in Orchards, Commission Showcases California Avocados in Important Northern California Market, Commission’s Tiered Account Program Now in its Fourth Year Has Delivered an FOB Price Advantage

March 18, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 6 View Issue | View PDF

CAC Annual Meetings Will Showcase CAC’s 40-year History, 2018 Annual Report Available Online, Spring 2019 From the Grove Issue Available Online, Upcoming Laurel Wilt Webinar, California Avocado Society Seminar Series — April 9, 10, 11, 2019, Commission Secures New Southern California Restaurant Chain Contacts, Successful Big Game Retail Promotions Mark the Start of the Early California Avocado Season

March 1, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 5 View Issue | View PDF

San Diego County Rain and Freeze Agricultural Damage Assessment Form Available, Food Safety Inspections of Large Farms to Begin in Spring, California Avocado Society Seminar Presentations Available, Los Padres Prescribed Fire Activities to Begin, San Diego Area Invasive Pests Workshops, Agricultural Equipment Use Survey, BUILDING ANTICIPATION FOR CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SEASON, Building Longstanding Retailer and Foodservice Loyalty to California Avocados with Pre-season Preparation

February 19, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 4 View Issue | View PDF

Avocado Decision Support Tools Available to California Growers, Assistance Available for Growers Recovering from Recent Flooding and Heavy Rains, Technical Assistance Available for Healthy Soils and SWEEP Grant Applications , Ag Innovations Conference to Focus on Biologicals, Differentiating Between Drought and Root Rot, California Agricultural Leadership Program Accepting Candidate Applications, Commission Crafts Compelling New California Avocado Grower Videos