On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone.

The research aims to improve control and mitigation practices for avocado production in Florida. The grant also will support the testing of new varieties for their tolerance to cold and disease.

Tree growers and researchers across Florida are continuing to try to reduce the harm caused by a decades-old disease that’s impacting avocado production. “A boat came into Port Wentworth ...

The citrus industry has suffered due to Greening Disease, and now the avocado industry is experiencing issues of its own. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Laurel Wilt is ...

There are over 100 known varieties of avocado trees that grow worldwide, but only a dozen of them have fancied the humidity and lack of cooler temperatures in South Florida. In fact, our neighbors ...