Most avocados sold in the U.S. are imports from Mexico, where farming has environmental and human-rights impacts little known ...

The Biden administration ending a USDA inspection program for Mexican avocados following cartel violence could affect US avocado growers if weevils infest farms, experts warn.

California avocado growers feared Mexican imports would harm their trade. Instead business is booming On a hillside northwest of Los Angeles, Andreas Tompros is replanting hundreds of avocado trees ...

After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit. But one local farmer is fighting back.

Avocado consumption has been booming in the United States over the past two decades. The amount of fruit available per person tripled to more than 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms) between 2000 and 2021 ...

For generations, Mexican avocado growers and packers have contributed to safeguarding the natural environment, laying the foundation for ongoing sustainability efforts with a lasting impact. With ...

Bay Area nursery owner sees spike in avocado tree sales amid tariffs 02:18. In Northern California, where the soil is rich and the weather is just right, one Bay Area nursery owner says it's time ...

SOMIS, Calif. (AP) — Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard to a wildfire last year, but the 47-year-old grower is not worried about his farm making a comeback.

As recently planted trees start bearing fruit in a few years, the region’s avocado production is likely to rise, said Korinne Bell, agricultural commissioner for the county northwest of Los Angeles.

On a hillside northwest of Los Angeles, Andreas Tompros is replanting hundreds of avocado trees. SOMIS, Calif. (AP) — Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard to ...

SOMIS, Calif. (AP) — Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard to a wildfire last year, but the 47-year-old grower is not worried about his farm making a comeback.