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California Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
The Agribusiness Update
With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.
California Avocados Smaller and China's ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
This year's avocados from California are expected to be smaller than usual, and China's attempt to control African Swine Fever still complicated.
Smaller Avocados and Freeze Damage in Walnuts
California Ag Today
Water and weather continue to be the headlines in California agriculture.
FLA Avocado Marketing Order and West Coast Produce Expo LIVE
The Agribusiness Update
South Florida avocados has voted to continue their marketing order, and West Coast Produce Expo will be held live, In-Person in May.
Can Supercomputers Help Manage Crop Diseases?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists at the University of Florida are using a supercomputer to help stop the spread of Laurel Wilt Disease.
Assessing the Wildfire Damage will Take Time
California Ag Today
Farmers and ranchers are trying to quantify the damage from this year’s horrific wildfire season.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
Growing Avocados in the Central Valley?
California Ag Today
Can net houses help farmers in the central valley economically grow avocados?
Can Farmers Plant Different Crops?
California Ag Today
Many markets are negatively affected by COVID-19. Can farmers pivot to crops that are more in demand?
Storing Avocados on the Tree
California Ag Today
Avocado markets have been impacted by a drop in restaurant demand, so growers leave the fruit on the tree in hopes of better markets.
Farmer's Markets Essential and Organic Avocado Demand Up
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's Markets have been deemed "essential" after many closed due to coronavirus, and organic avocado demand climbs.
Avocado Pest Management
California Ag Today
The Petty Ranch in the Ventura area has been using integrated pest management since before the term existed.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.
Impossible Pork and Trade Gap Narrows
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC calls Impossible Pork impossible, and the U.S. trade gap narrows to smallest in three years.
Food Producer Income Down and Dairy Supports FWMA
The Agribusiness Update
Food costs may be down slightly while food producer income is also down, and dairy industry groups appreciate Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Wildfires Hit Avocados-Lemons and Ag Econ Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California wildfires hit avocado and lemon orchards and Ag Economy Barometer moves higher.