Category: Apples
March USApple Tracker: Holdings high, fresh stocks down
See what the latest storage numbers and varietal trends mean for growers and marketers as the 2025-26 season progresses.
Recent fog aids Central Valley fruit tree winter chilling
Researchers say winter chill may have been more effective this year because of so many days with fog, learn more from AgAlert.
U.S. apple holdings down 2% from year ago, processing inventories rise
U.S. apple holdings totaled 127.6 million bushels on Feb. 1, down 2% year over year. See the fresh and processing inventory trends.
USDA, MSU develop dual-arm fruit picking robot to drive harvest efficiency
ARS and Michigan State University researchers developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot. Watch a short video showing the robot in action.
USDA, MSU develop dual-arm fruit picking robot to drive harvest efficiency
ARS and Michigan State University researchers developed a new dual-arm harvesting robot. Watch a short video showing the robot in action.
AppleTracker: Holdings reach 147 million bushels as fresh stocks fall and processing supplies grow
U.S. fresh apple holdings fell 7% year over year while processing inventories climbed. See the full USApple January 2026 AppleTracker report.
Mexico opens antidumping investigation on U.S. apples amid rising USMCA trade tensions
Mexico has opened an antidumping investigation into U.S. apple imports following grower complaints. Learn what it means for growers.
New Syngenta insecticides get EPA green light
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which tree fruit crops it’s labeled for use on.
University of Minnesota expands grower access to commercial apple, grape varieties via Superior Fruit Innovations
Learn about this industry-first licensing model offering direct-market grower access to commercial apple and grape varieties.
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how the federal government shutdown is harming apple storage numbers reporting.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Ridgefest 2025: Michigan apple growers hit the mark with orchard strategies
Michigan’s Ridgefest 2025. Read how some of the state’s growers use training systems to successfully grow apples.
Ridgefest: soil, water considerations spur orchard success
Michigan’s Ridgefest field day was recently held. Read about successful soil and water practices aid orchards.
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
This year’s IFTA summer tour took participants to Ontario. Learn about the tree fruit growing methods the visitors saw.
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
USApple recognizes a longtime member. Read why the organization honored Steve Clement with the industry’s highest honor.
Apples at a turning point: Orchard removal, better varieties required for grower survival
Apple growers recently met in Chicago. Read about the state of the apple industry at the USApple Outlook conference.
USApple weighs in on Interim Final Rule revising AEWR methodology
USApple comments on Interim Final Rule revision. Learn what the growers group thinks about improving AEWR methodology.
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
A large 2025-2026 apple crop is being forecast. Read about production in the major apple growing states.
GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns to GLEXPO. Read about the contest and how it promotes Michigan cider.