Category: Apples
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.
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.
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination
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.
UPDATED: Report: Apple holdings continue falling
U.S. national apple April storage continues to decrease. Read more about the report findings and storage trends.
Apple woes: Trade wars, costs jeopardize apple growers
Trouble in the orchard. Read how costs and tariffs are harming apple growers.
U.S. apple storage declines in May
U.S. apple storage dropped 5% from last year despite still topping the 5-year average. Discover which varieties lead and read the full report now.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.
Michigan Apple Committee announces 2025 research projects
The Michigan Apple Committee has approved funding for 10 research projects in 2025. Learn how the projects address common grower challenges.
USApple: storage report displays decline
National U.S. apple April storage continues to decrease. Read more about the report findings and storage trends.
IFTA winter tour: New York orchard lessons
The International Fruit Tree Association members toured New York apple orchards. Learn how the tour helped them become more efficient in their orchard operations.
IFTA recognizes industry leaders
The International Fruit Tree Association’s winter conference was in New York. Read how growers and industry individuals were honored for their horticulture industry contributions.
Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill grows apples, vegetables and strawberries. Learn how the willingness to diversify helped it succeed for 80 years.
Michigan Apple Committee showcases orchards for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Michigan Apple Committee highlighted three women-owned orchards. Learn more about each orchard now.
UC Davis research improves weed control in orchards and specialty crops
Proper planning is key for growers controlling weeds. Learn how UC Davis orchard weed control research helps cut risks.
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention included a tour. Read about the tour’s visits to Pennsylvania farms and farm markets.
Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
At the Mid-Atlantic convention, farm markets were recognized. Read how Pennsylvania’s growers and horticulture associations were recognized.
Michigan Apple Committee celebrates National Ag Week
The Michigan Apple Committee marked National Ag Week at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Learn more about the special event.
USApple storage report shows continued decrease
The U.S. Apple Association’s storage report shows that U.S. apple storage continues to drop. Read more about the findings and storage trends.
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
MSU is surveying state apple growers to better understand how shock events impact the state’s apple production. Learn more about the survey.