The Hass Avocado Board initiated the 2025 nominations, announcing the availability of open seats. Between now and April 1, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others here for one of six three-year terms opening on the Board this November— four open seats for producers and two open seats for importers.

A mainstay in the mushroom business, Phillips Mushroom Farms is accustomed to navigating the challenges that crop up in any given year.

In the spring of 2024, floriculture business members were introduced to an initiative launched to heighten awareness and provide guidance to more sustainable practices throughout the industry. In a year’s time, growing support of the program has enabled Sustainabloom to flourish, doubling the offerings of research-based guides and resources and positioning the initiative for further expansion.

The tariffs President Donald Trump planned to put in place on Canadian and Mexican goods went into effect just after midnight. As initially planned, a 25 percent duty was put in effect for all imports from Mexico as well as most goods from Canada. Trump also added an extra 10 percent tariff on goods from China, 20 percent total.