Apples
Washington harvests record apple crop
For Washington state’s apple growers, 2012 turned out to be a record year. According to industry estimates, they harvested 129 million bushels of fresh apples last fall – smashing the previous record of 109 million... more »
Cherry, stone fruit growers approve assessment to support WSU
Cherry and stone fruit growers throughout the state have agreed to make a $5 million investment over the next eight years at Washington State University research and extension centers in Prosser and Wenatchee. This builds... more »
China opens to U.S. pears
For the first time in history, U.S.-grown pears have officially gained access to the Chinese market, according to Pear Bureau Northwest.“We have been working on this for 20 years, and the official request from our... more »
Letters of support for Michigan Apple Referendum
Fruit Growers News has received several letters regarding the upcoming Michigan Apple Referendum. A few were printed in the February issue (page 39), but not all of them could fit. Here's all of them:As a... more »
2012 insect activity and its effects on 2013 fruit management programs
Our review of the entomological impacts of the 2012 weather continues with a pest of many tree fruit crops, the obliquebanded leafroller. Apple growers have dealt with this pest on a regular basis for many... more »
Stink bug population will bounce back in 2013
Last year was a light one for stink bugs in this region, unlike previous years. But the invasive insects from Asia are poised to come back with a vengeance in 2013.Farmer Bob Black saw significant... more »
Apple acreage down, trees up in New York
The total number of apple trees in New York state increased 22 percent from 2006 to 2011, from 9.46 million trees to 11.6 million trees, according to King Whetstone, director of the New York field... more »
Engelsma’s Apple Barn wins annual cider contest
Jim and Becky Engelsma of Engelsma's Apple Barn in Grand Rapids, Mich., have taken home another first place win in the 16th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider makers have received first place in... more »
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