Apples
Koru apple harvests gearing up in US
Koru apple growers are gearing up for their best and biggest harvest to date this fall. Growers in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania are all reporting that the Koru crop looks great and should exceed... more »
Penn State tree fruit entomology update
Pennsylvania has experienced a combined average per location of about 20 inches of rain during the last... more »
Atticus introduces lepidoteran control with Inspirato 2 F
Cary, North Carolina-based Atticus has introduced Inspirato 2 F, an insect growth regulator that targets lepidopteran insects in the specialty crop market. Inspirato 2 F (comparable to Intrepid 2F) protects almonds, apples, grapes, citrus, and other crops... more »
Bilingual Quinn Farm draws 100K visitors a year
Quinn Farm is also known as La Ferme Quinn. Located about 20 miles from Montreal and 40 miles from the U.S. border, the proprietors are fully bilingual. “I was brought up by a French mum... more »
New York apple growers: Deal with Mexico not enough
A delegation of New York apple growers are on Capitol Hill today meeting with congressional members to highlight critical trade matters affecting the industry. Taking time away from the start of a busy harvest, their... more »
For Phytelligence, it’s not just about the apples
Phytelligence was founded in 2012 on work from Washington State University and is perhaps best known for its association with tree fruit. But, as CEO Ken Hunt says, it’s all about what the growers want.... more »
EcoApple supports sustainable, locally grown fruit in the Northeast.
As apple-picking begins across the Northeast, some of the region’s leading fruit growers are working together to promote a high standard of growing practices especially developed for the unique growing conditions of the region. A... more »
New York state group estimates 2018 apple crop
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) estimates 31 million 42-lb. cartons of apples will be harvested from the 2018 crop this fall which is up slightly over last year and on par with the state’s... more »
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