The GreenSheet e-newsletter is the California Avocado Commission's (CAC) primary means of sharing important, up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information on a semi-monthly basis. The GreenSheet is also sent to California avocado stakeholders on an as-needed basis to alert industry members of adverse weather events, critical pest updates or time-sensitive legislative issues.

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January 2, 2020 | Volume 36 | Issue 1 View Issue

2020 Pre-season California Avocado Crop Projections Available Online, Winter 2019 Issue of From the Grove Available Online, USDA Urges Growers to Respond to Two Important Surveys, UC Davis Publishes New Resources for “Protection from Wildfire Smoke” Regulation, Mobile-friendly Version of Pest Management Guidelines Available, CAS Seminar Will Showcase World Avocado Congress Insights, UC Ag Expert 2020 Webinars Cover Numerous Topics of Interest to Growers, Commission Releases 2018-19 Dashboard Report

December 16, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 24 View Issue | View PDF

Using Water Sensitive Cards to Assess Pesticide Spray Coverage, Courses Available for Mandatory Education Component of Ventura County Irrigated Lands Conditional Waiver , New California Avocado Recipes Suit Many Dietary Lifestyles

December 2, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 23 View Issue | View PDF

Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed by Judiciary Committee, Rainbow MWD Offering Water Monitoring Device Incentive, University of California Hosting Avocado Thrips Webinar, California Avocado Commission Receives Eighth Consecutive Produce Business Marketing Excellence Award, Commission Networks with Top Foodservice Trade Editors

November 18, 2019 | Volume 22 | Issue 18 View Issue | View PDF

2019-20 Avocado Release Dates, Post-fire Avocado Grove Recovery Plans Require Patient Assessment, CDFA Wildfire Recovery Website, Spray Safe Meeting, PMA’s Fresh Summit Draws Record Crowds, Commission Strengthens Chain Relationships at Two Recent Industry Events

November 1, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 21 View Issue | View PDF

One-week Shutdown Announced for Valley Center Municipal Water District, SWEEP Applications Now Being Accepted and SWEEP Assistance Workshops Available, Explanations for Unusual and Blemished Fruit in Avocado Groves, Third Annual Organic Grower Summit , Commission Joins 80,000 California Avocado Fans at Festival

October 16, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 20 View Issue | View PDF

CAC Election Ballots Due October 25, Santa Ana Wind Conditions Affect Avocado Tree Water Use, January 2020 FSMA Compliance Deadline for Very Small Growers, Gem Avocado Presentation Now Available Online, Upcoming Avocado Crop Insurance Deadline, San Diego Water Board Stepping Up Enforcement of Commercial Agriculture Regulatory Program Enrollment, Seminar to Address Fall Avocado Grove Management Practices to Boost Flower Production, San Diego Farm and Nursery Expo, Commission’s Partnerships with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Encourage Consumers to Purchase California Avocados, Commission Joins Agriculture and Culinary Leaders to Share Ideas About Industry’s Future

October 1, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 19 View Issue | View PDF

CAC Election Ballots Due October 25, California Avocado Society Annual Meeting, Fall 2019 From the Grove Available Online, Soil Health Seminar to Focus on Cover Crops, Compost and Grant Opportunities, Online Farmer Resource Portal Now Available, Webinar to Address Avocado Cankers , California Avocado Fans Celebrate the Fruit at Morro Bay Festival, CAC Prepares for PMA Fresh Summit 2019

September 16, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 18 View Issue | View PDF

California Avocado Society Annual Meeting, SWEEP Funds Offer Growers with Opportunity to Improve Water Management, Western Growers Urges Growers to Stop UFW Housing Bill, Pesticide Safety Instructor Training Workshops Available, Late Season California Summer Entertaining Program Secures More Than 50 Million Impressions, Customized Retail Influencer Programs Reach Consumers in Stores, on Digital Channels and via Print, Diverse California Avocado Menu Featured at 15th Annual Flavor Experience Conference

September 3, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 17 View Issue | View PDF

Update Concerning San Diego County Water Authority Shutdown, Avocado Production Course for New Growers in San Diego County, Laurel Wilt Disease Overview — Impact in Florida and Threat to California, Blue Gum Mulch Myths Dispelled, New Labeling Requirements for Glyphosate, Organic Grower Summit Registration Now Open, Cost Share Application for Organic Certification Refunds Available, California Avocado Grower Videos Showcase Craftsmanship Behind the Fruit, The Commission Showcases the Value and Versatility of Fresh California Avocados at PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo

August 16, 2019 | Volume 35 | Issue 16 View Issue | View PDF

CAC Assessing Interest in Laurel Wilt Florida Avocado Tour, CAC to Host a Gem Seminar and Field Tour, 2019 CAC General Election and Nomination Information Available Online, Fire Prevention Measures for California Avocado Groves , How to Care for Your Avocado Grove After a Fire, Regulation Protecting Workers from Exposure to Wildfire Smoke in Effect, San Diego County Water Shutdown Due to Repairs, San Diego County Water Quality Workshop , San Diego Water Board Enforcing Commercial Agriculture Regulatory Program Enrollment, Celebrate California Avocados at the 13th Annual Avocado and Margarita Festival, California Avocado Month Public Relations Campaign Earns Double the Expected Number of Impressions, Commission Connects with Key Retail Partners at Fourth Annual Organic Produce Summit, Commission Engages with Industry Leaders and the Next Generation at the FPFC Expo, Foodservice Chains Launch New California Avocado Menu Items During Peak Season