Category: Apples
Washington Apple Commission taps Florida tomato leader as new head
The Washington Apple Commission has hired a new leader.The new head of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) returns to the Evergreen State after working for the business interests of Florida tomato growers.
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in a Michigan county.
Time to upgrade: Modern solar and storage technology helps apple packers
The apple industry’s excess supply has made the price on a bin of apples lower than it’s been in many years.
Nursery tree fruit propagators gain insights at global annual meeting
Insights into the global tree fruit nursery world were recently gained at an annual meeting of an international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists.
Michigan Apples taps marketing agency for consumer marketing
The Michigan Apple Committee has hired a marketing agency to promote the state’s apples.
Native plants give local pollinators a kick-start to the season
Mother Nature awakens her spring with a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. Farmers are acutely in tune with the change in seasons and approach them with their own levels of intensity. They monitor their crops closely, check the weather obsessively, watch for fresh shoots or flower blossoms to emerge and check the weather again.
NJSHS conducts summer orchard tour, educational programs in Morris County
NJSHS is sponsoring the 2024 Summer Orchard Tour and Educational Program from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Wightman Farms, Morristown.
Apple storage continues to rise
Apple holdings for June have increased, up 32% to 38% across fresh and processed channels.
Report: U.S. organic produce sales increase
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released data on organic produce sales for the previous year.
USApple celebrates Apples4Ed grant winners
USApple has awarded Apples4Ed $5,000 grants to five schools from around the nation for the 2023-24 school year.
Tour of Western New York Cider Operations set for June 14
The Cornell Hard Cider Program Work Team and the New York Cider Association have announced that on June 14.
MSU hires farm manager for plant pathology, entomology centers
Michigan State University has hired a new farm manager to oversee its Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
USApple talks labor with Secretary of Agriculture, Labor Secretary
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) entered into some high-level meetings with Washington, DC, officials, about the difficult topic of labor.
FIRA USA to showcase ag robotics in northern California
The FIRA USA ag robotics conference returns to California.
USDA to purchase more processed apple products
USDA takes a major bite of Michigan’s apple backlog, adding to their previous $40 million purchase of processed apple products.
Record organic sales reported for 2023
U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4%, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Wilbur-Ellis shows FFA leaders ag career opportunities
Wilbur-Ellis hosted a tour of its Woodland South, California location, where more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture.
Apple storage increases
Apple holdings for May have increased, and are reported to be higher across both fresh and processing channels.
Registration opens for USApple Outlook
Registration has opened for USApple’s Outlook 2024 crop production and outlook conference.
AgroFresh hosts Washington postharvest academy
AgroFresh Solutions, together with recently acquired Pace International, will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8.