Apples
Stark Bro’s cider apple blend wins Glintcap medal
Since announcing the debut of its new Stark Franklin Cider apple in January, Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards has been piling up the accolades. According to a news release, it recently contributed to cidermaker Bill Mayo's Bronze-medal win at... more »
Chelan Fresh merging with Borton Fruit
Chelan Fresh of Chelan, Washington, already one of the largest apple, cherry and pear suppliers in the world, is merging with Borton Fruit of Yakima, Washington. According to a news release, the merger brings together... more »
Okanagan Specialty Fruits adds sales manager
In preparation for the fall 2017 commercial launch of nonbrowning Arctic apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) has added Jeanette De-Coninck-Hertzler as sales manager, and Denise Everett as communications specialist to the OSF team. “With the... more »
Apple tree planting underway in West Michigan
There is a rush in West Michigan to get trees in the ground before the area gets doused by rain again later this week. Phil Schwallier, a Michigan State University Extension (MSU) educator and owner... more »
RubyFrost end season with strong sales
Crunch Time Apple Growers’ RubyFrost apples have ended the season with retail partners selling out of the last of the 2016 harvest. Mark Russell, RubyFrost grower and head of Crunch Time’s Marketing Committee noted that... more »
Washington growers focus on top apples
Several apple growers shared their strategies for taking product “From Bud to Bin,” which was the theme of the 60th annual International Fruit Tree Association conference in Wenatchee, Washington, Feb. 19-23. The conference was structured... more »
Minnesota researcher uncovers Honeycrisp family tree
Since its release in 1991, Honeycrisp has been harboring a secret: its parents are a mystery. Originally billed as the child of Macoun and Honeygold, researchers quickly discovered that neither of these varieties were the... more »
West Michigan tree fruit update
April 18: The warmer weather of late has helped to move tree development at a nice even pace with no explosion of growth for the most part. Michigan State University Extension Educator Amy Irish-Brown reports the... more »
Current Issue
On-farm AI: Water, farm, labor research guide decisions
Data collection tool expands farm management
Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
IFTA recognizes tree fruit honorees
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Fresh Views 40 Under 40
see all current issue »
