Cold Hardy Avocados Offering New Promise for Florida Growers

In recognition of International Year of the Woman Farmer and International Women’s Day, association is highlighting several standout California female avocado growers.

Research project aims to monitor fungicide sensitivity in the management of Phytophthora root rot.

California Avocado Commission President Ken Melban urges restoration of U.S. inspection protocol in Mexico, seasonal import limits, and more.

Florida avocados are facing a renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd). The disease can severely stunt tree growth, deform fruit, and more.

Field trials conducted by Biobest, in coordination with several universities, indicate bumblebees consistently increase avocado yield 30% to 50%..

University of Florida researchers secure $5 million USDA grant to expand avocado production into Central Florida and combat Laurel wilt disease.

California Avocado Commission outraged by USDA’s decision to no longer use APHIS inspectors in Mexico to conduct pest inspection of avocado orchards.

A multistate survey from researchers seeks to find out more about avocado disease management.

California Avocado Commission shares official 2023-2024 forecast and new plans for marketing.

‘Luna UCR’ avocado, developed by UC Riverside agricultural scientists, makes prestigious list. Find out why.

Developed by UC Riverside agricultural scientists, Luna UCR offers great flavor, a rind that turns black when ripe, and high postharvest quality.

The search is on for a pheromone to disrupt mating of an evil weevil.

State commission reduces its original forecast because of fall, winter weather.

Learn more about a new app being developed to guide growers and industry stakeholders on how to best tackle laurel wilt disease.

Researchers are confident drone-based, remote imaging technology can help growers by sensing laurel wilt disease symptoms — before they appear.

California wildfire has mainly hit avocado orchards, and trees will need time, management to prevent root rot.

Lab tests indicate laurel wilt pathogen grows faster in the fall and winter.

Scientists from Florida and California are on the case and collaborating.

Scientists identify more species of pests that vector deadly fungus.