Apples
Assessing fruit bud survival and crop potential
A series of advective freeze events have damaged fruit buds, and following an additional freeze this weekend, growers will want to assess crop potential. It can be discouraging to count the buds that didn't survive... more »
Janny MT tests cold storage bins with Michigan apples
JMT US hosted an event to present the successful results of a quality test of their storage modules using Michigan grown apples. JMT US, a subsidiary company of the French company Janny MT, now located in... more »
Fresh From Texas recalls apple products
Fresh from Texas of San Antonio, Texas, is voluntarily recalling multiple products containing sliced red apples. The apple products are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and... more »
MPAG updates status of 2016 US apple crop
Michigan Processing Apple Growers gave an update on the status of the North American apple crop on April 6: Michigan. Southwest – Green tip to half inch green. Orchard temperatures the morning of April 5 were... more »
Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?
In early spring as fruit trees begin to grow, many people are worried that freezing temperatures will kill the buds of their fruit trees. These buds can handle very low temperatures in the winter. Just... more »
Prepare for cold temperatures tonight
Potential freezing weather is approaching Michigan's Fruit Ridge the night of April 4-5. Amy Irish-Brown, a Michigan State University Extension educator, gave growers some context for how to prepare. On the Ridge, most apples are... more »
Ambrosia claims top spot in Apple Madness
The all-purpose Ambrosia apple variety claimed the top spot last week in U.S. Apple Association’s (US Apple) first-ever “Apple Madness” bracket tournament. The five-week, five-round online competition spotlighted 32 apple varieties and fresh health facts. USApple and its members connected with consumers... more »
New treatment may prevent losses from apple scab
Apple scab, a fungal disease affecting apple orchards in Illinois and worldwide, can significantly reduce fruit quality and yield. In fact, the disease recently damaged more than 50 percent of some apple varieties in Illinois... more »
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