California Avocado Commission is estimating about 167 million pounds of production for 2019, or roughly half of the 334 million estimated for this season.
The U.S. and China tension rose as Chinese intelligence official was arrested on espionage charges, for stealing intellectual property from aviation firms.
Big disagreement between the House and Senate members wouldn't take any action on the new farm bill until after the November election. 2018 crops are covered.