Category: Apples
Michigan Apple Committee hosts virtual orchard tour
The Michigan Apple Committee hosted a virtual orchard tour. Read what 20,000 grade school students learned about apple growing.
Michigan Apples’ 10 years of handing apples to Chicago Marathon runners
For a decade, Michigan Apples has handed Chicago Marathon runners apples. Read more about the fruit group’s race sponsorship.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association has chosen its new chairman of the board. Read more about the group’s grower leader.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast. Learn how many fresh apples the leading apple state is forecast to produce.
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan’s apple forecast has been released. Read how many bushels growers expect to harvest.
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
USApple is forecasting 279 million bushels for the 2025-26 crop. Read which states are expected to experience production increases and declines.
USAppleTracker report shows apple holdings running late
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how apple storage is continuing later in the season than in previous years.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
July apple holdings storage reported
U.S. national apple storage has declined. Read more about the seasonal change from June to July 2025.
USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced
Speakers have been announced for USApple Outlook 2025. Read more about the upcoming conference that attracts industry participants from around the world.
PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality
Plant growth regulators can influence apple quality. Learn about Cornell research into PGRs in postharvest storage.
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
UPDATED: Report: Apple holdings continue falling
U.S. national apple April storage continues to decrease. Read more about the report findings and storage trends.
Apple woes: Trade wars, costs jeopardize apple growers
Trouble in the orchard. Read how costs and tariffs are harming apple growers.
U.S. apple storage declines in May
U.S. apple storage dropped 5% from last year despite still topping the 5-year average. Discover which varieties lead and read the full report now.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.