Category: Apples
Canadian apple groups strengthen collaboration under Apples Canada
The group also announced the 2026 apple crop is estimated at 18.9 million bushels.
IFTA Summer Tour: Cornell researchers showcase emerging orchard disease, weed and IPM tools
Explore research on UV-C disease management, orchard IPM, mechanical weed control, Honeycrisp bitter pit mitigation and spotted lanternfly.
Illinois Extension: Postharvest orchard care is key to next season’s yields
Illinois Extension is encouraging apple growers to continue managing orchards after harvest, because healthy trees going into winter dormancy are crucial for maximizing next year’s crop.
New e-commerce platform streamlines 1-MCP purchases for U.S. apple growers
Fresh Inset Solutions has launched a digital platform providing direct access to MaTri 1-MCP solutions and treatment planning tools.
Cornell study looks at PGRs and better harvest timing for cider apples
Recent research shows strategic use of PGRs helps growers balance fruit maturity, limit preharvest drop and boost harvest efficiency.
2026 IFTA Summer Tour: Hudson Valley orchards showcase agritourism, innovation and resilience
Tag along for a photo tour of the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2026 Summer Tour in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Rest in Peace: Virginia fruit industry icon Henry Montague Chiles passes away
Learn more about the lifelong advocate for fruit growing and rural enterprise. Chiles helped shape Virginia’s apple and peach industries over more than seven decades.
How Honey Hill Orchard’s family transition keeps Illinois farm thriving
Honey Hill Orchard grew stronger through thoughtful family succession and agritourism. Discover the people and practices behind its continued success.
July AppleTracker: Fresh inventories tighten, Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp supplies rise
Also of note: processing inventories are currently up year-over-year while overall apple movement remains strong.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits CEO Neal Carter buys back orchard he founded
The biotechnology fruit company enters a new chapter focused on innovation, sustainability and industry growth.
New tech alert: HarvestReplay uses labor data and audio podcasts to improve specialty crop management
Learn about an innovative operational intelligence platform created exclusively for specialty crop growers.
Explore orchard innovation in the Alps with IFTA’s 2026 Study Tour
The International Fruit Tree Association’s IFTA in the Alps tour will take growers through some of Europe’s most innovative fruit-growing regions, including Lake Constance and South Tyrol, with a special visit to Interpoma 2026.
SugarBee apple owner files Chapter 11 amid weak farm economy, mounting costs
In announcing the restructuring, BHPO emphasized that its orchards remain productive and its packing operations are continuing as normal.
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations. Check out the photo galleries.
5 takeaways from the June 2026 AppleTracker report
See the top five insights from the June 2026 AppleTracker report impacting U.S. apple growers.
Van Well to cease operations after delivering 2026 fruit tree crop
After nearly 80 years serving orchardists, Van Well is closing down, citing market challenges, rising costs and industry pressures.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Yamaha Agriculture expands autonomous orchard equipment lineup
Yamaha Agriculture is expanding weed-control automation capabilities with its Prospr robot for orchards and vineyards.