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GreenSheet | November 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
Growers are encouraged to submit comments on the operation of the USMCA. CAC is submitting comments to safeguard the phytosanitary security of U.S. avocado production and to prevent further injury to the California industry due to growing, low-priced avocado imports.
Oct 21, 2025
On the morning of October 20, the California Avocado Commission learned some completed CAC election ballots that were mailed to the California Department of Food and Agriculture were returned to sender by the U.S. Post Office. Based on the information obtained, the entire voting process must be reconducted.
Nov 3, 2025
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Avocado Inspection Program has announced the avocado release dates for the 2025-26 season.
The GEM release dates have been divided into two distinct regions. The San Joaquin Valley region includes the following counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare. The Southern and Northern Regions for GEM comprise all other counties within California. Reed dates will be available in the future.
Oct 27, 2025
The California Avocado Commission will host a grower field day on Thursday, November 13 at the Pine Tree Ranch demonstration grove. Topics include Irrigation and Nutrient Management Reports, the avocado irrigation calculator and leaf sample tissue tests.
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Oct 20, 2025
To showcase the versatility of California avocados and build brand awareness during peak season, the California Avocado Commission partnered with five western region social media influencers who created engaging content of inspirational, on-trend recipes featuring California avocados as the star ingredient.
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Oct 28, 2025
Learn more about Safeway's California avocado promotions that resulted in a greater than 23% sales lift, CAC's participation in two foodservice conferences and the positive results of CAC's audio partnerships with Spotify and iHeart Radio.