Apples
Year-round tasting room needs staff, space
An investment in year-round staff and expansion is paying off for Blake Farms in Armada, Michigan. Blake’s Orchard grows 45 different apple varieties on more than 500 acres and runs the Cider Mill and Tasting... more »
Slowing down fire blight by shutting down growth
Fire blight symptoms are widespread throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Growers are encouraged to use Apogee or... more »
John Deere has low-profile, narrow 5075GL high-value crop tractor
John Deere has introduced the 5075GL Specialty Tractor for orchard and vineyard growers who want a powerful, low and narrow tractor to maintain and harvest their crops. With 75 engine horsepower, there’s plenty of power... more »
Cornell research is growing the hard cider industry in New York
To say that hard cider has been making a comeback is an understatement. In the U.S. alone, the hard cider market has increased more than ten-fold in the past decade, with sales reaching $1.5 billion... more »
Stark Bro’s restores Walt Disney’s favorite apple trees to orchard
"Where Dreams Come True" is a famous slogan usually associated with Disneyland and Disneyworld, but on Friday, some Disney magic held court in the small town of Marceline, Missouri, where Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. replaced 11... more »
Fruit nemesis spotted lanternfly takes aim on Ohio, Missouri
An invasive pest that was initially contained within Pennsylvania has spread to Delaware and Virginia, and insect experts worry the next stop will be Ohio. Spotted lanternflies suck sap from fruit crops and trees, which can... more »
Cool springs set well with fruit tree growers
Stable springs without hard frosts are sitting well for fruit tree growers around the country. In Washington state, growers are set up for a good growing season. “A great spring where it isn’t too hot... more »
USApple awards $5K grant for mobile kitchen classroom
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) presented the final award in its 2018 Apples4Ed grant program to Jackson, Missouri, school East Elementary. The school received $5,000 to help purchase a ‘Charlie Cart’ mobile kitchen classroom for... more »
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