Apples
Training young apple branches for high density systems
Michigan State University Extension recommends a number of approaches to training young developing apple branches in newly planted, up to 3- to 4-year-old trees in a planting for high density systems. This practice becomes more... more »
Penn State: Insect fruit pests update for July
By now at least one generation of codling moth, oriental fruit moth, tufted apple bud moth and or obliquebanded leafroller should be completed and if our management effort was successful, the pressure from consecutive generations... more »
Guesstimate shows winter’s impact on crops
Coming off back-to-back winters that challenged fruit growers in Michigan, industry leaders gathered June 24 set the stage for what to expect from the 2015 crop.“We’ve experienced two harsh winters in a row and we’re... more »
American Agri-Women Drive Across America stops in Michigan
One of the reasons American Agri-Women (AAW) President, Sue McCrum, Maine, and 1st VP, Doris Mold, Wisconsin, are participating in a campaign across America is to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary.Many Michigan Farmers will remember... more »
Manager found guilty over apple storage unit deaths
Andrew Stocker, a produce manager in the United Kingdom, was found guilty of the manslaughter of two workers he asked to select apples from a low-oxygen storage unit without using breathing apparatus, according to The... more »
2015 Michigan Agritourism directory expanded, full color
The Michigan Agritourism Association released its 2015 directory featuring agritourism destinations across the state. This year’s directory is upgraded to full color to showcase the fresh produce and engaging activities offered in every region of... more »
June 1 apple holdings up from last year
The U.S. Apple Association has given its final storage report for the 2014 apple crop: Fresh apple holdings on June 1, 2015, totaled 29.8 million bushels, a 26 percent increase from June 1, 2014, and... more »
Washington apple grower to pay $2.25 million in civil penalties
A Washington apple grower has been instructed to pay $2.25 million in civil penalties for hiring unauthorized workers.The Tri-City Herald has the details: Broetje Orchards LLC of Prescott, Washington, a major apple producer located east... more »
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