Apples
Retirements, funding cuts impact Cornell programs
Key personnel have left, or soon will leave, Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), and with them goes decades of experience that have benefited New York state’s fruit industry. The changes have... more »
SWD management viewed for Southeast berry crops
The impact of spotted wing drosophila is being seen throughout the United States. It’s a primary target for those involved with the management of insect pests in berry crops. Hannah Burrack, associate professor and Extension... more »
Disaster assistance available for tree fruit
USDA has announced that growers who experienced losses from natural disasters that occurred on or after Oct. 1, 2011, can now sign up for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). TAP was authorized by the Agricultural... more »
Amendments made to Export Apple Act
According to USDA, two amendments have been made to the Export Apple Act. The first amendment exempts apples shipped to Canada in bulk containers from USDA inspection and certification. The second amendment adds a definition... more »
WSU uses drawing to distribute new apple
Washington State University (WSU) will hold a drawing to determine which Washington growers will be the first to plant the newest apple developed by the university’s Apple Breeding Program. The university has chosen to distribute... more »
Davison Orchards secures unique niche
An abundance of family farm tradition has been established in a non-traditional setting on the slopes along the Okanagan Valley in Vernon, B.C., Canada. Davison Orchards Country Village is in “kind of a funny place... more »
Cold injury to fruit trees a big concern
The need for growers to understand the impact of cold injury to fruit trees in 2014, particularly to the more tender crops, made a series of presentations by Jon Clements, Extension tree fruit specialist with... more »
What has this harsh winter done to Michigan’s fruit crop?
The harsh winter has not only been tough on us, it will also have an impact on Michigan's fruit crop.A fruit tree, grape vine, or small fruit bush is hardy down to a certain temperature.... more »
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