Apples
SweeTango apple variety promoted by coop
Next Big Thing, a growers’ cooperative, is promoting the SweeTango apple variety. Based in Emmas, Pennsylvania, the Next Big Thing’s 50 family growers are spread over five time zones from Nova Scotia to Washington state.... more »
Tree fruit sales vet Ellie Tucker joins CMI
Tree fruit sales veteran Ellie Tucker has joined CMI Orchards as sales account manager. Tucker joins the Wenatchee, Washington, grower and packer possessing 20 years of fruit sales experience. Raised on a Wenatchee pear farm,... more »
It’s official: India’s retaliatory tariffs on apples, nuts end
India has lifted its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, which drastically cut exports since they were established just over four years ago. The 20% tariffs also covered almonds, walnuts (in shell) and 25 pulse crops... more »
Social media photo contest highlights New Jersey apples
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a social media photo contest featuring the state's apples. The #JerseyFreshApples contest begins Sept. 6. Fans can share photos of Jersey Fresh apples and mention the orchard... more »
IFTA Summer Tour: A review of Day 2
Participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s Summer Tour in Nova Scotia visited a variety of growers of apples, other fruit, vegetables and even livestock. On the second day of the tour, July 25, the... more »
U.S. apple crop forecast at 256 million bushels
The U.S. apple crop for 2023-24 is expected to top 256 million 42-pound bushels, according to the U.S. Apple Association. USApple’s forecast is about 6 million bushels over the USDA’s annual forecast. The USDA released... more »
CMI unveils advanced pear packing technology
CMI Orchards has introduced pear packing technology that is marketed to possess strong benefits for retailers and consumers. The Wenatchee, Washington, based CMI’s recent expansions on the technology used to pack, market and sell pears... more »
Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern. Drones can increase efficiencies... more »
