Apples
Newly discovered pathogen in NY apples causes bitter rot disease
In a study of New York state apple orchards, Cornell University plant pathologists have identified a new fungal pathogen that causes bitter rot disease in apples. In addition, a second related fungus known to cause... more »
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit
Concerns of San Jose scale damage on many Michigan tree fruits have grown as pest management programs have changed in recent years. This pest has traditionally been a pest of apples as it causes direct,... more »
Marrone Bio Innovations: Regalia seen as top biofungicide brand in California
Davis, California-based Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., a sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, announced June 24 that its flagship biofungicide, Regalia, holds more than 25% market share* of the foliar biofungicide segment in California; outperforming... more »
Spotted lanternfly could be the next invasive species to threaten Michigan ag
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is asking the public to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect with the potential to seriously affect Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources. According... more »
Global apple market reached $78M; set to continue moderate growth
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Apple - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings. The global apple market was finally on the rise... more »
Chelan Fresh’ Rockit apples now available year-round
Rockit miniature apples will now be available year-round, Chelan Fresh announced recently. Due to growing consumer demand for Rockit apples, Chelan Fresh launched a large-scale marketing campaign to showcase Rockit apples’ qualities, according to a... more »
Citing flawed USDA data, USApple joins industry in CFAP appeal
The U.S. Apple Association, joined by apple organizations across the nation, on June 16 urged USDA to reconsider growers for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding. According to the groups, USDA’s analysis that determined apple prices... more »
Arctic apples honors essential worker in giveaway
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the agricultural company behind the non-browning Arctic apples, has honored Barbara Ortega, a security guard in California who has been working on the front lines to protect produce and people... more »
