Apples
U.S. fresh apple holdings at 134.8 million bushels
The U.S. Apple Association has released its first report on the 2016 apple crop. According to the report, U.S. fresh-market apple holdings of 134.8 million bushels on Nov. 1, 2016, were 14 percent more than... more »
New Autumn Glory apple delivers caramel apple taste
After nearly ten years of cultivation, Autumn Glory apples have been harvested from approximately 1,000 acres of organic and conventional orchards in Washington state. The Autumn Glory apple has a crisp, firm flesh with hues... more »
Vigilance during season wrap up aids disease management for 2017
The 2016 season is almost in our rearview mirror. Although the fruit harvest may be winding down, vigilance is still needed for managing tree fruit diseases, especially in preparation for 2017. No rest for the... more »
Apple presentations on tap at 2016 Great Lakes EXPO
Even though apple harvest is wrapping up for the 2016 season, there is still much to do – orchard clean up or removal, late-season mowing, rodent management, equipment repairs and education. Yes, education is a... more »
Integrated approach needed for rodent management in orchards
As the 2016 apple harvest wraps up in many areas in Michigan in the next week or so, there are many tasks to get done before winter gets here. Michigan State University Extension suggests one... more »
Forecast: US apple crop holds steady in 2016
The U.S. Apple Association has estimated the size of the 2016 U.S. apple crop: 245.9 million bushels. If it holds, the crop will be 3 percent bigger than last year’s and 3 percent bigger than... more »
Apple insect pests targeted by farmer-driven research in northern New York
As the 2016 apple harvest nears completion, researchers with funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program are eager to see if growers have been able to reap a second year of benefits... more »
Wood leads rebirth of New England hard cider
A block of hard cider trees offers the best view on Barney Hodges’ farm. Facing west, looking down a slight slope, you can see the Adirondack Mountains in the distance. New York state is there,... more »
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