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New - Avocado Research Reports

May 27, 2025
By Ben A Faber
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has created The Avocado Sustainability Center which has collected recent research papers from around the avocado world concerning such topics as tree water use, pesticide use, carbon capture and a range of other topics.  Check it out:https://sustainability.hassavocadoboard…
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Avocado Field Day - June 3

May 22, 2025
By Ben A Faber
June 3 (9AM - 1PM)Avocado Field Day Innovations and InsightsPresented by: California Avocado Society, California Association of Pest Control Advisors, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, and Limoneira Connect with fellow avocado growers for an enriching morning filled with insightful presentations in…
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Navel Production Costs Increase

May 22, 2025
It costs $4,215 per acre to grow navel oranges in California in 2025, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) reported following a recent survey of production costs. That’s up from $3,300 in 2020 (a 35% increase), $2,712 in 2015 (a 75% increase), $2,099 in 2010 (a 125% increase) and $1,555 in 2005 (a 171% increase)…
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Agave Day

May 21, 2025
By Ben A Faber
The Agave Farm Field DayJune 4, 2025, 9am-3pm, CampoLearn about organic agave production, gather with farmers in your region and meet your local technical assistance providers! What to expect: farm tour, learn about organic practices for agave production, latest research on agave mite, overview of agave…
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Irrigation Improvement Grant for Ventura

May 21, 2025
By Ben A Faber
 AEWQA PROGRAM APPLICATION   AEWQA Program - INTRODUCTIONThe objective of AEWQA is to accelerate and incentivize the implementation of sediment, nutrient, and irrigation management practices on agricultural and equestrian operations in the three major watersheds …
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