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Study: Drought costs Washington state agriculture $335 million
A recent study by the Washington State Department of Agriculture estimates farm losses from the 2015 drought to be in the millions. While all the numbers aren’t in yet, the study estimates more than $335... more »
Federal hard cider tax relief included in U.S. Senate spending bill
Congress has approved a spending bill that includes an overhaul on how hard cider is taxed. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the measure as part of the so-called tax extenders bill approved Thursday, Dec.... more »
Spending bill ends potential trade dispute
Today, the Senate followed the House in passing a bipartisan spending bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, 2016. The legislation ensures continuity for programs including the Market Access Program, Specialty Crop Research Initiative,... more »
Apples for Education donates $20,000 to school causes
The season of giving is well underway as U.S. Apple Association (USApple) and supporting brands donate $20,000 to 12 school programs this month as part of the first-ever Apples for Education: Buy an Apple, Help... more »
Engelsma’s Apple Barn wins Michigan cider contest for sixth time
Jim and Becky Engelsma and daughter Bridget of Engelsma’s Apple Barn took first place in the 19th Annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The contest took place Dec. 9, as part of the Great Lakes Fruit,... more »
Michigan farm weathers ups and downs of growing fruit
August was an interesting month for Bardenhagen Farms. The excitement started Aug. 2, when a nasty hailstorm passed through northwest Michigan, leaving a lot of damaged fruit in its wake. Fortunately, the Suttons Bay, Michigan,... more »
Dec. 1 apple holdings down from 2014
According to the U.S. Apple Association, fresh apple holdings on Dec. 1, 2015, totaled 106.3 million bushels, 18 percent below the record inventories reported for Dec. 1 of 2014, but 2 percent above the five-year... more »
Tree Fruit 101: Webinars for beginning growers
Penn State Extension is offering three Saturday morning webinar trainings that will each be two hours long. The three sessions are designed for the beginning tree fruit grower who plans to grow tree fruit for... more »
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