Apples

Washington apples see promise in export markets

Washington state will produce 125.2 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples in 2015, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA). The forecast, made in early August, is down 10.5 percent from 2014’s... more »

Time to vote for the best apple orchard in the U.S.

Voting is underway for the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards, and your opinion is requested! Now until Sept. 28 at 11:59 a.m. ET, cast your vote for the best apple orchard in the United States.... more »

Applications now available for the 2016 Michigan Apple Queen

Women with a connection to the Michigan apple industry are encouraged to apply for the 2016 Michigan Apple Queen title. The application deadline is Oct. 16, 2015. The new queen will be crowned at the... more »

Precision orchard management supports success of New York apple industry

Excellent is how Cornell University Horticulture Professor Terence Robinson describes the results of precision orchard management trials at four Northern New York apple orchards. The trials funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development... more »

Appeeling Fruit Inc. voluntarily recalls limited production of sliced apples

Appeeling Fruit in Dauberville, Pennsylvania is voluntarily recalling a limited number of consumer packages of fresh sliced apples with Best-if-Used-by dates of Sept. 14, 2015 and Sept. 21, 2015, due to the potential to be contaminated... more »

Riveridge Produce Marketing expands staff as apple season ramps up

Riveridge Produce Marketing started the past year with a 25 year anniversary and they continue to build momentum in 2015 by adding seasoned produce veterans and industry newcomers with extensive subject matter expertise to nearly... more »

MAC using social media to educate and engage with consumers

The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) launched a social media campaign Sept. 1 with the help of global PR and marketing firm, Weber Shandwick. The campaign will increase Michigan Apples’ online engagement, in an effort to... more »

Project evaluates photoselective netting

It’s affectionately known in some circles of the Washington state research community as the “red, white and blue” project. It has the potential to protect high-value fruit crops from hail, with the added benefit of... more »

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