Apples
Private/public partnerships help Quebec thrive
Unlike their counterparts in the United States, apple growers in Quebec, Canada, don’t have access to a university- or Extension-based research system. The province’s apple industry has found other ways to meet its research needs,... more »
New apple stays EverCrisp
After more than a decade of breeding, the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is ready to release its first apple variety: EverCrisp. MAIA, a loose organization of private breeders, is calling EverCrisp a “managed open”... more »
Valley apple growers scramble to beat expected high winds
Apple growers in the Annapolis Valley are hoping strong winds from hurricane Sandy won’t pack too big a wallop in their orchards, as some farmers scrambled Monday to harvest the remainder of their crop.“We have... more »
Canadian growers release new apple variety
Apple lovers will have a new variety to sink their teeth into that is set to debut in select stores this fall. The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of... more »
Fall tradition hit hard
Michigan apple farmers suffered their largest crop loss since the 1940's this year. Early spring warmth followed by hard frosts killed fruit tree buds. The harvest is not all in yet, but state officials predict... more »
Heeren Bros. Inc. moving to new $22 million facility in Alpine Township
Heeren Bros. Inc., the state's largest family-owned wholesaler, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announced today it will build and move to a new $22 million facility in Alpine Township.The new 170,000-square foot... more »
Looking forward to normal
1945 has 2012 to thank for one thing: 1945 is no longer the black sheep of the fruit crop years. 2012 may have taken over that spot. And as far as Mark Fleckenstein is concerned,... more »
Cider apples might work for Washington growers
Where can hard cider connoisseurs roam the countryside, traveling from estate to estate and sampling the artisan crafts of local producers? Western Washington will be the venue for such activity, if Washington State University (WSU)... more »
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