Category: Apples
Michigan apple growers to harvest 31 million bushels in 2024
This year’s Michigan apple harvest is expected to be smaller than last year’s, but still ahead of the typical crop.
USApple forecasts 2024-25 apple crop at 260 million bushels
After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to U.S. Apple Association report.
Larger SweeTango apple season reported
A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted.
Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality
WSTFA has announced its outlook for the 2024 apple harvest, projecting a crop of 124 million forty-pound boxes.
American Cider Association calls on cider makers to participate in survey
The American Cider Association (ACA) is urging commercial cider makers to participate in its 2023 Cider Production Survey.
Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU
MSU’s tree fruit update states cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening.
Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit
The Michigan Apple Committee recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit.
The success of Burger’s Farm stems from generations of a hands-on approach
Burger’s Farm is a 135 year- old working farm in Pennsylvania, Read how the same family of five generations operates the farm with a hands-on approach
WSU-USDA set to host Tree Fruit Research Field Day Set
The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, USDA-ARS Wenatchee will host Tree Fruit Research Field Day.
Applewood Fresh partners with Umlor Orchards
Applewood Fresh Growers has entered into new partnership with Umlor Orchards, Inc., to increase its Michigan network.
Michigan Apple exports increase since 2020
The Michigan Apple industry has seen an increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40%.
Fruitways captures value in pome fruit with AgroFresh partnership
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., has partnered with South Africa’s Fruitways to improve apple storage using the SmartFresh Quality System.
USApple introduces younger generation t-shirt fundraiser
Apple growers, shippers and others can support the upcoming generation of apple industry leaders by purchasing a t-shirt that promotes apples.
New tech enables Freshco to detect stem splits and punctures in apples
Apple grower and exporter Freshco has enhanced its grading process by upgrading to TOMRA’s Spectrim LUCAi.
New Geneva rootstocks to help apple growers with size, yield, disease
New releases from Cornell’s Geneva Apple Rootstock program should benefit growers. Read about increased fire blight resistance and larger sizes.
Talking tech: New app innovations aid growers
Farming has forever been changed by technology, with new innovations helping growers of fruit, vegetables and tree nuts improve things such as pest management, disease monitoring and data collecting.
USDA expands insurance options for specialty, organic growers
Apples, pears, prunes and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA’s crop insurance options.
USApple promotes Chris Gerlach to new role
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has promoted Christopher Gerlach to vice president, insights & analytics.
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.