California avocado growers are expressing deep concern over the recent U.S. decision to allow Mexican authorities to conduct pest inspections, fearing it may jeopardize their industry.
The California Avocado Commission criticized the reversal of the inspection process, warning that it could lead to the introduction of pests harmful to U.S. avocado crops.
In an open letter, the commission asked the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for concrete assurances and details on how this change will maintain safeguards against pest invasions.
The Mexican government has argued that U.S. health agency's recognition of their growers' past compliance demonstrates a transition in how pest inspections will be handled.
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