Apples
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The all-day event, in-person and virtual, is the day before the official start... more »
USApple announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class. The 2025... more »
Apple holdings decreasing
Apple storage continues to decline. U.S. apple holdings this January totaled 151 million bushels, 4% less than the inventories reported for last January and 11% more than the January five-year average. Fresh apple holdings on... more »
USDA orders $40 million in processed apple products
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA. Thanks to continued efforts of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association (MACMA), the USDA announced it will purchase another $40 million of apple products from U.S.... more »
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »
Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection
A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products, including fruits such as apples, berries and grapes. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE) is a new... more »
Michigan Ridgefest: New orchard techniques meet new marketing approaches
At the 13th annual Ridgefest near Fremont, Michigan, some new age marketing approaches combined with innovative orchard production techniques were showcased during the Aug. 1 event sponsored by the Michigan Pomesters. Included for the Michigan... more »
Farmer White’s wins Michigan cider contest
Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Michigan, won first place at the 26th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on Dec. 11, as part of the Great Lakes Expo Fruit,... more »