Category: Apples
Kelley Chase crowned Michigan Apple Queen
Kelley Chase is the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen. Chase, a Michigan State University (MSU) student, was crowned Dec. 5 during the Michigan Apple Committee’s 20th Annual Growers Luncheon at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hill Brothers Orchards lands first in Michigan Cider Contest
The 25th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest, Hill Brothers Orchards Grand Rapids, has earned the recognition six times.
Michigan fruit industry honors Bill Erwin, Greg Lang
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) with its Distinguished Service Award.
FirstFruits’ Opal apple charity supports youth
FirstFruits Farms, Opal Apple Youth Make A Difference Grant Program, food security, nutrition, food politics, charity, leadership
Keystone State honors growers, Extension agents
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania,
USApple introduces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
U.S. Apple Association, USApple, NextGen Apple Fellowship, leadership
Rice Fruit’s Lemonade apples offer splash of yellow
Rice Fruit Co., Gardeners, Pennsylvania, is kicking off Lemonade apple packing this season with increased volume due to recent plantings coming into production.
Washington state to decide on produce sticker ban
On Jan. 20, 2024, the Washington Tree Fruit Association (WTFA) issued an action alert related to legislation related to produce sticker ban.
Norway’s unique landscape, laws drive tree fruit plans
International Fruit Tree Association IFTA Norway summer tour berries
Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Fruit Conference peaches apples walnuts
IFTA conference features tech, labor, climate sessions
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) is set to host its 67th Annual Conference and Tour from Feb. 11-14, 2024.
WSU offers North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Washington State University (WSU) has released information on its North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days, Jan. 16-18 and on Feb. 7.
FirstFruit Farms acquires Applewood Fresh Growers
FirstFruits Farms, Prescott, Washington, has acquired Michigan’s Applewood Orchards and Applewood Fresh Growers.
Researchers advance orchard automation technology with AI pruning and thinning
Researchers are testing orchard automation technology. Read how AI and robotics could help improve pruning, thinning and labor productivity in fruit production.
CMI cites rapid growth with leadership promotions
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington, is making leadership changes during what it calls an era of major growth.
USDA chief visits Rice Fruit apple packinghouse
Rice Fruit USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs apples Pennsylvania
Bill Erwin, Greg Lang honored for Michigan fruit legacies
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS).
Fresh apple storage numbers up 33%
U.S. apple companies are holding 33% more fresh-market fruit than they did a year ago, and 20% more than the five-year average.
Hill Brothers Orchards earns Michigan’s top cider award
The 25th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest, Hill Brothers Orchards, has earned the recognition six times.
Michigan crowns Kelley Chase apple queen
Kelley Chase is the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen.