Apples
Karen Lewis to lead Washington tree fruit team
Karen Lewis, a Washington State University Extension regional tree fruit specialist, has been appointed to lead WSU’s tree fruit extension team, effective Oct. 1. She will continue as regional extension specialist to the tree fruit... more »
Del Monte recalls some Granny Smith apples
Del Monte Fresh Produce is initiating a voluntary recall of Granny Smith green apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections... more »
BMSB starting to trouble Western growers
An invasive bug has been causing a stink among many Western fruit and vegetable growers. As the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) expands its reach, it’s challenging growers and researchers to develop new crop protection... more »
U.S. can profitably produce larger apple crops
What’s the ideal size of the U.S. apple crop? A simple question, with no simple answer. When Fruit Growers News quizzed members of the U.S. apple industry, their answers varied – if they chose to... more »
TruEarth strategy draws Midwest apple growers
More than 20 apple growers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are pursuing earth-friendly growing practices in the upper Mississippi Valley, to compete against the growth of full-fledged organic operations that are more apt to thrive in... more »
Chinese importers touring Northwest apple industry
Nine Chinese importers are visiting Washington state and Oregon this week to learn more about their apple and pear industries, according to the Washington Apple Commission (WAC). WAC and Northwest Pear Bureau are jointly sponsoring... more »
Washington state maneuvers past 2015 challenges
Washington state has had its share of fruit production challenges in 2015, among the latest being wildfires that struck portions of key fruit packing facilities in Chelan County in mid-August. Organizers of the July 15-17... more »
Crunch Time Apple Growers launches SnapDragon apples
SnapDragon apples, grown in New York State and available exclusively from Crunch Time Apple Growers, are debuting at retailers throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions starting in October. After a successful limited release in... more »
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