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Alabama crops threatened by massive flooding

Agricultural representatives were preparing to formally request Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA, to initiate a disaster declaration process within the impacted Alabama counties that have been beset with massive rains, according to alabamanews.net. Here's the report:... more »

Label expanded for use of Abamex on specialty crops

With an updated label for the insecticide Abamex from Nufarm, more specialty crops can benefit from the product’s control of pysllids, mites, leafminers and other pests. Abamex is a new low-volatility, water-based formulation of abamectin... more »

Chelan Fresh, Columbia Valley Fruit ink marketing agreement

Chelan Fresh of Chelan, Washington and Columbia Valley Fruit of Union Gap, Washington have entered into an agreement in which Chelan Fresh will be the exclusive marketer of Columbia Valley Fruit’s organic and conventional apples.... more »

Many California growers are still dealing with wet conditions

It may not be raining much anymore, but all that water is still doing a number on some growers of California peaches, walnuts and almonds. Exactly how big of a number is still unknown. Janine... more »

Marguleas, produce industry leader, dies at 82

Howard Philip Marguleas, 82, died June 1 in Rancho Mirage, California following complications from cancer. Born December 5, 1934, in San Francisco, California to Joseph and Belle Marguleas, he and his wife Ardith resided in... more »

Consider a June planting of sorghum sudangrass following orchard removal

Have you recently pushed out a block of older fruit trees? In commercial grower plots, we are learning that sudangrass is an excellent first step to replant success. Sorghum sudangrass hybrids, also called sudex, are... more »

Industry reactions emerge regarding President Trump’s ag budget proposals

Agricultural organizations are reacting to this week's U.S. budget proposals outlined by the Trump administration. Reports indicated the budget proposes an almost 21 percent cut to the USDA, the third-largest percentage cut proposed for any agency,... more »