Fresno County may Request Disaster Declaration After 60% of Cherry Crop Destroyed by Rain

May 28, 2019 ABC7

It’s cherry season in the Central Valley. Fred Rinder, the Fresno County Deputy Ag Commissioner, says it was going to be a great year for cherries – until the stormy weather hit California.

Three New Taiwan Orchid Varieties Pique Interest of European, US Buyers

A number of leading international flower retailers have expressed interest in procuring the new species, said the Council of Agriculture. The agency plans to work with the local flower farming industry in the cultivation of the orchids to help local businesses secure a competitive edge in the orchid market.

AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members

May 24, 2019 AmericanHort

AmericanHort announces the election of three new members to the Board of Directors, along with the installation of a new slate of officers. These individuals are leaders from across the horticulture industry and encompass various experiences, skills and backgrounds.

AFE’s 2019 Altman Family Scholars: Paul Cockson, Yiyun Lin, and David Tork

The Altman Family Scholarship was created in 2015 by Ken and Deena Altman—owners of Altman Plants—as one of the numerous efforts supported by the couple to improve education and research for the industry.

Dairy Association to pay $ 40M to Settle Claims of False Pricing that Depressed Milk Prices

An association of dairy cooperatives will pay $40 million to settle claims by farmers that false pricing data depressed milk prices.