Apples
November apple holdings down from 2014
The U.S. Apple Association has released its first storage report on the 2015 U.S. apple crop. According to the report, Nov. 1 fresh-market apple holdings of 117.3 million bushels were 19 percent lower than November 2014 holdings of 145.6 million bushels,... more »
Hard cider: Big block could place orchard ahead of the curve
Ridgeview Orchards decided to take the plunge and plant 20 acres of hard cider apples. Dan Dietrich, who runs the Conklin, Michigan, orchard with his father, uncle and cousin, planted the block this spring. Despite... more »
Hard cider: Unknowns abound but there’s potential for profit
The hard cider industry has sustained 75 percent annual growth for more than five years in a row. That pace might slow a little bit in the next few years, but hard cider will still... more »
The orchard of the future: Higher tree densities, more automation
If asked what commercial fruit orchards might look like in the future – even up to a century from now – those who’ve studied orchards closely will give you a wide range of answers. The... more »
Minnesota company recalls Granny Smith apples
Northstar Produce of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is recalling 33 cases of Granny Smith Size 175 ct. apples, because a test performed on a sample of the apples indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, salmonella, and/or Enterohemorrhagic... more »
Penn State Extension has videos for apple growers
The Penn State Extension Horticulture, Start Farming, and Pesticide Education Teams have produced three new videos on integrated pest management practices for sustainable establishment and management of apple orchards. If you are making plans to... more »
Get a jump on disease management this fall
While the fruit harvest may be winding down, vigilance is still needed for managing tree fruit diseases, especially in preparation for 2016. Below is a review of what to have on your radar as you’re... more »
Penn State: New weapon in weed control arsenal
Zeus Prime XC is a new product from FMC Corp. with a new active ingredient that has not been used in tree fruit before. Currently it has a supplemental label for use in apples that... more »
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