Agricultural Marketing Service Updates Maturity Requirements for South Florida Avocados
March 09, 2026
March 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued a final rule amending the maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida. This action updates the shipping schedule for the beta avocado variety to allow for earlier market entry.
The Avocado Administrative Committee recommended the change after three years of maturity testing. Data indicated that due to shifting growing conditions, the beta variety now matures ahead of . . .
The Avocado Administrative Committee recommended the change after three years of maturity testing. Data indicated that due to shifting growing conditions, the beta variety now matures ahead of . . .