New Efforts Grow To Help Protect the U.S. Avocado Industry Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 22, 2024 A multistate survey from researchers seeks to find out more about avocado disease management.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
What the Latest California Avocado Crop Is Looking Like By California Avocado Commission|February 1, 2024 California Avocado Commission shares official 2023-2024 forecast and new plans for marketing.
New ‘Luna UCR’ Avocado Is One of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2023 By UC Riverside News|October 25, 2023 ‘Luna UCR’ avocado, developed by UC Riverside agricultural scientists, makes prestigious list. Find out why.
New Avocado Variety Finally Gets Life After More Than 50 Years in the Making By UC Riverside News|July 10, 2023 Developed by UC Riverside agricultural scientists, Luna UCR offers great flavor, a rind that turns black when ripe, and high postharvest quality.
Scientists Tracking Scent That Could Help Save Avocados By UC Riverside News|September 4, 2022 The search is on for a pheromone to disrupt mating of an evil weevil.
California Avocado Crop Estimate Set at 292 Million Pounds Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|March 4, 2021 State commission reduces its original forecast because of fall, winter weather.
Can a Supercomputer Help Save Florida Avocados? Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 19, 2020 Learn more about a new app being developed to guide growers and industry stakeholders on how to best tackle laurel wilt disease.
Focus Sharpens to Defend Florida Avocados From Deadly Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2019 Researchers are confident drone-based, remote imaging technology can help growers by sensing laurel wilt disease symptoms — before they appear.
Extension Educator Says Fire-Damaged Avocado Trees Need Care Posted by Christina Herrick|December 19, 2017 California wildfire has mainly hit avocado orchards, and trees will need time, management to prevent root rot.
Scientist Uncovers Chilling Side of Deadly Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2017 Lab tests indicate laurel wilt pathogen grows faster in the fall and winter.
Can Avocados Be Saved from Deadly Laurel Wilt Disease? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2017 Scientists from Florida and California are on the case and collaborating.
Beetle Battle Burgeoning for South Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 20, 2017 Scientists identify more species of pests that vector deadly fungus.
New Discovery Smells Like Victory for Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2017 Scientists find naturally occurring repellent that could keep disease-carrying beetles at bay.
Irrigation App Apt To Save Avocado Growers Time, Money Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 20, 2016 Fleshing out of technology developed by University of Florida scientists shows what methods yield the best results.
Avocado Tree Killer On The Move In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 6, 2016 Devastating laurel wilt disease now reported in 61 of 67 counties.
How To Build A Better Beetle Trap Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2016 UF/IFAS study on luring, snaring the notorious redbay ambrosia beetle earns prestigious award.
Avocados Emerging As Attractive Alternative In Florida Citrus Country Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2016 Researchers vetting viability of commercial production in the Indian River region.
Deadly Disease Cutting Down Florida Avocado Trees Likely To Push Up Prices Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 17, 2015 The economic impacts of laurel wilt disease management costly for domestic producers.
Eyes In The Sky Provide Early Detection Of Destructive Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 27, 2015 Study using multispectral photography helps scientists successfully scout out laurel wilt-affected trees.
New App Aims To Save Avocado Growers On Irrigation Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 7, 2015 Mobile technology provides smart scheduling capable of cutting water output in half.