Apples
Apple growing economics, weed resistance and more at WSU
Each month, Washington State University faculty and Extension experts publish guides informing growers, citizens, and communities about the latest research and best practices. The latest free downloadable Extension guides inform tree fruit and grain growers... more »
EverCrisp apples begin to make their mark in Michigan
Michigan apple lovers have a new variety to get excited about with the EverCrisp, a cross between Honeycrisp and Fuji. This late-season apple stores well and is long-lasting, boasting even better quality coming out of... more »
Arctic apple marketer unveils 2020 harvest video
Okanagan Specialty Fruits developer and grower behind the Arctic apple, has released a video capturing the 2020 harvest. Filmed this past fall, the video, located here, includes an inside look at the processing and packaging of Arctic... more »
Three new sections for Michigan Apple Retail Dietitian Kit available
The Michigan Apple Committee has released new sections for their Retail Dietitian Kit to continue to assist retailers with educating their customers about the health benefits of regular apple consumption. “Our official dietitian, Shari Steinbach,... more »
Total number of apples in storage on Jan. 1 is 8.4% less than year ago
The January 2021 edition of the U.S. Apple Association's Market News is now available. This is the third report on the 2020 apple crop. According to the survey, this year's fresh apple holdings on Jan.... more »
Finger Lakes’ Apple Barrel Orchards shifts to next generation
A new generation of family owners will lead Apple Barrel Orchards into the next century. Michael and Allison Hiller purchased the farm market and a sizable portion of the land in the Finger Lakes Region... more »
CiderCon 2021 will debut as a virtual conference in February
The American Cider Association will mark the return of its annual global cider conference – CiderCon – taking place Feb. 3-5. In its 11th year, CiderCon is taking advantage of the opportunity to debut a... more »
American Cider Association launches second annual Dry Cider January
The American Cider Association (ACA) is once again launching its month long campaign called Dry Cider January to celebrate ciders containing 0 grams of residual sugar. The ACA hosts a dry cidery directory on their... more »
