Northeast
Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One... more »
Massachusetts state officials celebrate Cranberry Month
State officials gathered at a cranberry bog in Southeastern Massachusetts to promote locally grown cranberries and encourage residents to support the state’s cranberry farmers. The visit, led by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner... more »
Calavo divests fresh cut fruit, veg business
Calavo has sold its fresh-cut business. Calavo Growers announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »
USDA not expecting port strike to bring immediate shortages
The USDA isn't expecting immediate problems related to the East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers strike. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not expect labor disputes at the ports... more »
Retail sales veteran joins New England apple packer
Tasked with acquiring new business and reinvigorating the JP Sullivan & Co brand, the century-old New England apple packer has added a retail sales veteran to head its sales. Steve Wright joined the Ayer, Massachusetts-based... more »
USApple elects Brett Baker as new board chair
New York apple marketer and shipper Brett Baker is the new USApple board chair. The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) named Baker, president of United Apple Sales LLC , as chair for the 2024-25 term. Baker... more »
2024 Cranberry Crop Forecast: Massachusetts sees boost
The 2024 cranberry harvest in Massachusetts is projected to see a notable increase, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA. The forecast estimates the state will produce 2.2 million barrels of... more »
Melons hosts for cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England
Melons are hosts for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM), a disease that harms cucurbits, has been spotted in New England. CDM was reported the week of Aug. 5 on cucumber crops by growers in Franklin County,... more »
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