Category: Apples
Illinois Extension: assess winter fruit tree damage now to avoid issues later
Winter weather can cause hidden trunk damage in apple trees. Here’s how to identify frost cracks, sunscald, and assess potential long-term impacts.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
MSU: grower’s guide for pollinator health during fruit tree bloom
Minimize pesticide exposure and support bee health with targeted stewardship practices. See what changes can have the biggest impact.
Inside CMI Orchards’ climate-positive tree fruit production strategy
Learn how CMI Orchards blends family farming, advanced technology and regenerative agriculture to deliver high-quality fruit while reducing environmental impact.
USDA: 2026 fruit, tree nut outlook signals cautious optimism for growers
A new USDA outlook points to steady consumer demand but rising costs and increasing import competition. Here’s how it impacts your farm.
Penn State: Early warmth, spring rains heighten apple scab risk
A warm start to March followed by rain is increasing the risk of apple scab and powdery mildew. Growers must act now to stay protected.
Michigan Apple Committee announces new chair, board appointments
The Michigan Apple Committee announced changes to its board and chairperson positions. Find out who was appointed.
March USApple Tracker: Holdings high, fresh stocks down
See what the latest storage numbers and varietal trends mean for growers and marketers as the 2025-26 season progresses.
Recent fog aids Central Valley fruit tree winter chilling
Researchers say winter chill may have been more effective this year because of so many days with fog, learn more from AgAlert.
Price spreads explained: What USDA’s 2024 farm-to-retail data means for specialty crop growers
New USDA data shows where produce dollars go from field to shelf. See what crops return the most to growers and capture more value.
U.S. apple holdings down 2% from year ago, processing inventories rise
U.S. apple holdings totaled 127.6 million bushels on Feb. 1, down 2% year over year. See the fresh and processing inventory trends.
USDA, MSU develop dual-arm fruit picking robot to drive harvest efficiency
ARS and Michigan State University researchers developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot. Watch a short video showing the robot in action.
USDA, MSU develop dual-arm fruit picking robot to drive harvest efficiency
ARS and Michigan State University researchers developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot. Watch a short video showing the robot in action.
AppleTracker: Holdings reach 147 million bushels as fresh stocks fall and processing supplies grow
U.S. fresh apple holdings fell 7% year over year while processing inventories climbed. See the full USApple January 2026 AppleTracker report.
Mexico opens antidumping investigation on U.S. apples amid rising USMCA trade tensions
Mexico has opened an antidumping investigation into U.S. apple imports following grower complaints. Learn what it means for growers.
New Syngenta insecticides get EPA green light
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which tree fruit crops it’s labeled for use on.
University of Minnesota expands grower access to commercial apple, grape varieties via Superior Fruit Innovations
Learn about this industry-first licensing model offering direct-market grower access to commercial apple and grape varieties.
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how the federal government shutdown is harming apple storage numbers reporting.