Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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The California Avocado Industry Report

April 17, 2020

By Ben A Faber

The California Avocado industry has a rich history of growing, innovating, changing, and reinventing itself as the needs of the marketplace have changed over time.

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NRCS in OXNARD and FSA in Santa Maria ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ??

April 16, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Just got a note from Dawn Afman, the District Conservationist at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. She says: USDA Farm Services Agency is working like heck to help all our producers who are hurting due to markets closing for COVID.

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April Avocado Workshop

April 16, 2020

By Ben A Faber

NO, you didn't miss it. It's coming to you https://californiaavocadosociety.org/seminar-presentations.

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Orchard Spray Webinar

April 15, 2020

By Ben A Faber

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What's Happening with Citrus Production?

April 13, 2020

By Ben A Faber

The USDA has released their Fruit and Nuts Outlook Report which shows the forecast the 2019/2020 seasons and provides an overview of the markets. The 2019/20 citrus crop is forecast to be 7.63 million tons, down 4 percent from the previous season.

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