Category: Apples
Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USApple plaintiff in federal case granting nationwide labor rules enforcement stay
As one of the plaintiffs in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is commenting on the ruling.
Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates
Michigan’s Ridgefest typically focuses on tours and discussions regarding what apple growers are doing in the orchard.
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia.
Apple holdings falling
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early November this year than in the previous year, according to a Nov. 11 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple).
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections.
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit.
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S.
Registration opens for CiderCon 2025 set to return to Chicago
The American Cider Association (ACA)’s 15th annual CiderCon conference and trade show will take place in Chicago from Feb. 4-7, 2025.
Outlook strong for apple production practices in 2024 – 25 crop year
Apple growers report excellent quality as apple production practices drive strong crops in Washington, Michigan, New York, and beyond.
WSU reveals licensing details for new apple variety, WA 64
Washington State University has granted exclusive rights to International New-Varieties Network to license the new apple variety, WA 64.
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State’s apple industry.
Penn State offers new online food safety training course geared towards apple packinghouses
Penn State Extension has launched a new online course focused on food safety for apple packinghouses.
Gee Whiz’s proprietary Hunnyz apple volume extends into spring 2025
Gee Whiz, the only producer of the Hunnyz apple variety, has announced that volume is expected to extend into late spring 2025.
Washington 2024 organic apple crop gains momentum
Organic apples are “catching fire with consumers.”
Fruit, nut exports increase in shadow of U.S. ag export deficit
Though the overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit is increasing, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are on the rise and expected to offset losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
Retail sales veteran joins New England apple packer
Tasked with acquiring new business and reinvigorating the JP Sullivan & Co brand, the century-old New England apple packer has added a retail sales veteran to head its sales.