California diesel averaged $8.25 a gallon in September 2026, up 65% from a year earlier and a record even after inflation. This report covers crude oil and diesel prices and estimates added costs per acre for major California crops.

USDA terminal-market wholesale prices for Hass avocados ran roughly half their year-ago levels through the first 19 weeks of 2026. A short report on the supply story behind it.

How global fertilizer supply disruptions are raising costs for California growers. Interactive dashboard with UC Davis cost study data and 2026 price scenario projections.

Americans are eating more avocados than ever before. But in San Diego County’s avocado belt, sky-high water costs prevent farmers from benefiting.