Category: Apples

Fruit Growers News | October 2025

Apples at a turning point: Orchard removal, better varieties required for grower survival

Apple growers recently met in Chicago. Read about the state of the apple industry at the USApple Outlook conference.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 03, 2025

USApple weighs in on Interim Final Rule revising AEWR methodology

USApple comments on Interim Final Rule revision. Learn what the growers group thinks about improving AEWR methodology.

Fruit Growers News | October 2025

Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast

A large 2025-2026 apple crop is being forecast. Read about production in the major apple growing states.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 26, 2025

GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns

The Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns to GLEXPO. Read about the contest and how it promotes Michigan cider.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 24, 2025

Michigan Apple Committee hosts virtual orchard tour 

The Michigan Apple Committee hosted a virtual orchard tour. Read what 20,000 grade school students learned about apple growing.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 02, 2025

Michigan Apples’ 10 years of handing apples to Chicago Marathon runners 

For a decade, Michigan Apples has handed Chicago Marathon runners apples. Read more about the fruit group’s race sponsorship.

Fruit Growers News | September 2025

FIRA USA robotics conference returns

FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 28, 2025

New York Apple Association names new board chairman 

The New York Apple Association has chosen its new chairman of the board. Read more about the group’s grower leader.

Fruit Growers News | August 2025

Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness

There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 20, 2025

Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast. Learn how many fresh apples the leading apple state is forecast to produce.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 19, 2025

Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025

Michigan’s apple forecast has been released. Read how many bushels growers expect to harvest.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 16, 2025

USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop

USApple is forecasting 279 million bushels for the 2025-26 crop. Read which states are expected to experience production increases and declines.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 11, 2025

USAppleTracker report shows apple holdings running late

The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how apple storage is continuing later in the season than in previous years.

Fruit Growers News | July 2025

Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success

Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 11, 2025

July apple holdings storage reported 

U.S. national apple storage has declined. Read more about the seasonal change from June to July 2025.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 02, 2025

USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced

Speakers have been announced for USApple Outlook 2025. Read more about the upcoming conference that attracts industry participants from around the world.

Fruit Growers News | July 2025

PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality

Plant growth regulators can influence apple quality. Learn about Cornell research into PGRs in postharvest storage.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 19, 2025

EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit

EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 11, 2025

Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency

A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.

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