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New rules governing the importation of Hass avocados from Colombia into the United States took effect yesterday, marking a new era for Colombian growers. Now, avocado farmers in the country can officially apply for permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would allow...

A new risk assessment revealed that the perceived threat presented by a pest called the pink hibiscus mealybug was unfounded.

The wheels are in motion for supermarkets across the United States to soon be flooded with Colombian avocados.