Category: Apples
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
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Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate
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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.
Great Apple Rescue helps West Virginia apple growers
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Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to include strawberry growers group
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension
Bill seeks protections for specialty crop exports
U.S. senators and representatives have introduced legislation designed to help farmers fight trade barriers to sell specialty crops in export markets.
Envy apples expecting big harvest for holiday season
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Apple holdings increase, varieties expand
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House committee investigation into EPA’s Chlorpyrifos decision continues
In the wake of a federal appeals court decision that ruled the Environmental Protection Agency erred in banning the pesticide chlorpyrifos, House Committee on Oversight of Accountability Chairman James Comer continues to investigate the decision.
