Apples
Washington organic apple acres growing 16-20 percent
The area of certified organic apple production in Washington state grew by 37 percent in 2017 and is poised to grow further in 2018. In 2016, there were 16,191 acres of certified organic apples in... more »
New Zealand heats up, showcases orchards for IFTA visit
The International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) New Zealand Study Tour focused for two days on the Hawke’s Bay region of an industry largely focused on export markets, particularly to Asian Pacific consumers, for its tree... more »
Michigan ag director hired as advisor to USDA secretary
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Jamie Clover Adams is stepping down from her current job and headed for a position as an advisor in the office of the secretary of the... more »
IFTA views New Zealand amid typhoon visit
The first week of the International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) 2018 New Zealand Study Tour has offered visitors a peek at the country’s apple industry amid early harvest season and a visit from cyclone Gita.... more »
Fresh apple holdings up 12 percent over previous year
The U.S. Apple Association has released its February, 2018, edition of Market News. This is the fourth report on the 2017 apple crop. According to the survey, this year’s fresh apple holdings on Feb. 1,... more »
Stark Bro’s apple wins 2018 DGA Green Thumb Award
The Direct Gardening Association has chosen Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. to receive a 2018 Green Thumb Award for its new apple, Stark Scarlet Crush. The DGA Green Thumb Awards recognize outstanding new garden products available by... more »
USApple reacts to State of the Union trade talk
U.S. Apple Association President & CEO Jim Bair issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Jan. 30. “The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is pleased President Trump used his State... more »
Arctic Fuji apple receives Canadian approval
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.’s (OSF) third non-browning Arctic apple variety, Arctic Fuji, has been approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada (HC). The CFIA and HC announced Jan. 30 the Arctic Fuji variety “did... more »
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