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Marker Assisted Avocado Breeding
Farm of the Future
UCR staff researcher Dr. Eric Focht says a new gene discover allows them to use marker-assisted selection to improve the avocado breeding process.
Gene Discovery Will Help Avocado Breeders
Farm of the Future
Scientists have found a genetic switch that could shave years off avocado breeding.
Beef Packing Antitrust Investigation and Judge Denies AEWR Block
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ is intensifying its investigation into possible antitrust violations in the beef packing industry, and a federal judge in California has denied a request by the United Farm Workers to temporarily block the Trump administration’s revised wage rule for H-2A workers.
Adopt An Avocado Tree?
Farm of the Future
Commodity markets have been brutal this past year for many different crops, prompting some farmers to get creative with their marketing.
Super Bowl and Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the highest demand days for food across the U.S., supporting the farm economy.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Impact of Wildfires on California Avocados
Farm of the Future
Wildfires in Southern California this past year had an impact on the crop. Will the trees recover?
Avocado Ripening
Farm of the Future
The marketing and distribution of avocados have changed dramatically over the years, with ripening improvements making a big difference.
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?