Category: Apples
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.
Tools that pay: How Okanagan Specialty Fruits saved $2,000 per acre with futuristic orchard ag tech
Learn how Okanagan Specialty Fruits integrated autonomous tractors, smart sprayers and orchard vision systems.
Midseason update: Apple growers face ‘critical inflection point’ as prices fall, costs rise
The U.S. apple industry is facing falling wholesale prices, rising labor costs, and weather-related production challenges as growers warn current economics are becoming unsustainable.
Illinois Extension: Assess winter fruit tree damage now to avoid issues later
Winter weather can cause hidden trunk damage in apple trees. Here’s how to identify frost cracks, sunscald and assess potential long-term impacts.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
MSU: grower’s guide for pollinator health during fruit tree bloom
Minimize pesticide exposure and support bee health with targeted stewardship practices. See what changes can have the biggest impact.
Inside CMI Orchards’ climate-positive tree fruit production strategy
Learn how CMI Orchards blends family farming, advanced technology and regenerative agriculture to deliver high-quality fruit while reducing environmental impact.
USDA: 2026 fruit, tree nut outlook signals cautious optimism for growers
A new USDA outlook points to steady consumer demand but rising costs and increasing import competition. Here’s how it impacts your farm.