Read the latest GreenSheet for up-to-the-minute California avocado industry news, research and information.
GreenSheet | March 3, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
EPA Administrator Zeldin tours San Diego avocado grove and CAC utilized the opportunity to advocate for CAC’s Tariff Rate Quota request under the USMCA Joint Review.
Feb 27, 2026
The Hass Avocado Board invites eligible Hass avocado producers and importers to join HAB and help guide the future of the U.S. avocado industry. Nominations are currently being accepted for 10 open Board seats, each of which serve three years. The deadline to submit nominations is March 27.
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Feb 27, 2026
A recent blog post by Dr. Hamutahl Cohen, of the UC Cooperative Extension, outlines the complex pollination process that impacts avocado production. Following are highlights from the article.
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Feb 26, 2026
As winter winds down, and the weather oscillates from cool to warm days, California avocado growers may notice sudden symptoms of wilt in their groves. This could be caused by Verticillium wilt.
Verticillium wilt symptoms can include the entire tree or specific branches, with leaves browning and then dying but typically remaining on the tree for several months. Brown/gray-brown streaks may be visible when the bark is removed or at the base of the trunk.
Feb 26, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened applications for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for producers who suffered crop, tree, bush or vine losses due to natural disasters that took place in 2023-24. To provide growers with more information about Stage 2 of the SDRP, the USDA California Farm Service Agency is hosting a one-hour webinar.
Feb 25, 2026
Ag Pass cards are designed to provide key agricultural personnel with a means of confirming that their services are essential to protecting or caring for agricultural assets in the event of a natural disaster. To obtain an Ag Pass card, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and complete a four-hour in-person training session.
Feb 24, 2026
The California Avocado Society is hosting a “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley” seminar on March 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Exeter, CA.
Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $1 billion of aid for specialty crop growers through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. These one-time payments are designed to help producers address market disruptions, elevated input costs, inflation and market losses due to unfair trade practices.
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Feb 24, 2026
After almost three years with the California Avocado Commission, Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane announced his retirement effective February 28.