Apples

AgBiome’s Theia fungicide approved in California

AgBiome Inc.’s Theia fungicide can be used throughout the U.S. to treat numerous plant diseases in fruit, vegetable and tree nut crops, with the recent approval by California regulators. Theia fungicide is the second proprietary solution... more »

Going deep: Roots determine tree development in orchards

Determining how tree fruit orchardists can manipulate soil health, and use planting and cropping practices to get the optimum outcomes from tree root systems is a key question being examined by researchers. Astrid Volder, professor... more »

Weather expert forecasts conditions for 2023 apple crop

The U.S. Apple Association is presenting a webinar featuring weather expert Drew Lerner and his outlook on this year’s weather and how it could affect the apple crop. The webinar, scheduled for 45 minutes, begins... more »

USApple visits White House to talk trade, labor

The U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors recently met with White House policy staff to discuss critical issues, including trade and labor. Sixteen USApple board members from across the country visited the White House March... more »

Michigan apple growers approve continuing apple committee

Michigan apple growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program (MAAPP). The vote also included approval of implementing proposed changes presented by the Michigan Apple Committee (MAC). The MAAPP... more »

Apple holdings continue to decline

Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower this March from the previous March, according to a March 13 report from the U.S. Apple Association. Fresh and processing apples experienced declines, according to the report.... more »

APHIS updates Spotted Lanternfly Control Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a supplemental environmental assessment (EA) for the spotted lanternfly. The EA is required under the National Environmental Policy Act for its Spotted... more »

Retractable nets help regulate apple color

Retractable netting can effectively shape apple color and protect against sunburn and hail. Preliminary results from a study conducted at a Washington orchard on how netting affects apples appears promising. Lee Kalcsits, a Washington State... more »