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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2018 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of nine individuals to serve on the Hass Avocado Board. Members and alternates newly appointed to serve three-year terms are: David Fausset, Camarillo, Calif. Bob Schaar, Fallbrook, Calif. Charley Wolk...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2017 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 12 individuals to serve on the Hass Avocado Board. Producers appointed to serve three-year terms are: Susan V. Pinkerton, Santa Paula, Calif. Laurie M. Luschei, Mission Viejo, Calif. Ben Van Der Kar...

The Super Bowl is next Sunday and people are busy making plans for the big game. For many, the most valuable player will be the avocado, which is quickly becoming a fan favorite. In fact, it’s estimated that Americans will consume 120 million pounds or 240 million fresh avocados during the week...

While consumption of many fruits has been stable over the years, consumption of avocados is booming. Gary Crawford has this report from a sweltering Washington D.C. farmers market. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Tomi Ajiboye, with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

Each of us is consuming an average of three times more avocados now than we did in 1999. Gary Crawford has more about this fruit. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Tomi Ajiboye, with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber

U.S. avocado production this season is expected to increase, due to more production from the nation’s primary avocado growing state. (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses some of the findings about avocados within the latest Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook.

USDA has restarted its avocado inspection program in Mexico, which clears the way for a resumption of Mexican avocado exports to the United States. (Stephanie Ho and Mark Davidson, Acting Deputy Administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Plant Protection and Quarantine...