Apples
Canadian growers release new apple variety
Apple lovers will have a new variety to sink their teeth into that is set to debut in select stores this fall. The Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of... more »
Fall tradition hit hard
Michigan apple farmers suffered their largest crop loss since the 1940's this year. Early spring warmth followed by hard frosts killed fruit tree buds. The harvest is not all in yet, but state officials predict... more »
Heeren Bros. Inc. moving to new $22 million facility in Alpine Township
Heeren Bros. Inc., the state's largest family-owned wholesaler, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announced today it will build and move to a new $22 million facility in Alpine Township.The new 170,000-square foot... more »
Looking forward to normal
1945 has 2012 to thank for one thing: 1945 is no longer the black sheep of the fruit crop years. 2012 may have taken over that spot. And as far as Mark Fleckenstein is concerned,... more »
Cider apples might work for Washington growers
Where can hard cider connoisseurs roam the countryside, traveling from estate to estate and sampling the artisan crafts of local producers? Western Washington will be the venue for such activity, if Washington State University (WSU)... more »
Central Illinois farm market going strong despite drought, frost
Tanner’s Orchard is celebrating its 65th year as a family-run business. The 80-acre, Speer, Ill., farm and market was founded in 1947 by John Tanner. The original family farm was started in 1906 in Deer... more »
New apple harvester unveiled in United Kingdom
A mechanical apple harvesting aid that could save growers more than 35% on labour costs made its debut in Chatham-Kent Tuesday.The $80,000 machine, manufactured in Spain, attracted the attention of several fruit farmers from the... more »
Researchers create more accurate cold hardiness measure
A more accurate way to measure cold hardiness in apple and sweet cherry buds and blooms during early spring is under development by researchers at Washington State University’s (WSU) Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension... more »
