Apples
China expands access for U.S. apples
Over the weekend, close to 20 years after the initial request was submitted to China, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) have... more »
Penn State hosts hard cider conference
On Jan. 13, Penn State Extension hosted its first Hard Cider Production workshop at the Fruit Research and Extension Center in Biglerville. The day was filled with various speakers from New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia,... more »
Cercobin fungicide approved in California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recently approved registration of the fungicide Cercobin, a new formulation of thiophanate-methyl. California growers may now use Cercobin to control a broad spectrum of diseases affecting their crops, according... more »
EPA registers Sivanto for 2015
Bayer CropScience’s Sivanto insecticide has received registration from EPA and will be available for the 2015 growing season.According to Bayer, Sivanto precisely targets key damaging pests at multiple insect life stages to prevent damage to... more »
Nectria fungus reported in Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension has reported the presence of the Nectria fungus in some apple trees. A weak fungus that attacks already compromised trees, growers are encouraged to prune out symptomatic tissue from trees to limit... more »
RosBREED renewed for another five years
A national team of scientists working on genomics, genetics and breeding of rosaceous crops has been awarded funds for the first year of a $10 million, five-year USDA competitive grant. The team will develop and... more »
New York Apple Growers launch RubyFrost
New York Apple Growers (NYAG) has launched a second new apple variety called RubyFrost, which will be available at participating retailers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. RubyFrost is known for its beautiful rich color,... more »
Hard cider: New industry faces shortage of trees, labor
Despite being a very old practice, the making of hard cider is virtually a new industry in the United States. The recent growth in sales has been “staggering,” and the U.S. apple industry as a... more »
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