Apples
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections. The following individuals were nominated to stand for election for three-year terms ending December... more »
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies that include Ben E. Keith Foods, Gordon... more »
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions, a post-harvest produce technology company, has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S. The latest addition to the Harvista 1.3 SC line offers growers... more »
Registration opens for CiderCon 2025 set to return to Chicago
The American Cider Association (ACA) has announced that the 15th annual CiderCon conference and trade show will take place in Chicago from Feb. 4-7, 2025. This event is a global gathering of cider professionals that... more »
Orchard optimism: Strong apple production predicted across major producing states
Following last year’s record production, apple growers expect another high-performing year. For most of the leading apple producing states, production is expected to be lower than the previous season and lower than average. Apple growers... more »
American Cider Association welcomes Chile as the guest country for 2025
The American Cider Association (ACA) plans to welcome Chile as the guest cidermaking country of honor for CiderCon 2025, which is scheduled for Feb. 5-7 in Chicago. Millions of gallons of cider are produced from... more »
WSU reveals licensing details for new apple variety, WA 64
Washington State University (WSU) has granted exclusive rights to International New-Varieties Network to license the new apple variety, WA 64, in the U.S. and abroad. However, only Washington state growers can obtain a license to... more »
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State's apple industry. The... more »
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