Category: Fruits
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.
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) research seminar is scheduled for April 23. Learn more and register now.
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.
Ventura VINE Connect field day set
The VINE Connect Field Day will offer opportunities to explore innovative ag-tech solutions for farm challenges. Learn more and register now.
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
New strawberry varieties from California Berry Cultivars offer growers robust commercial yields. Learn more about the breakthrough additions.
Leadership changes at Sakata Seed America
Seed supplier Sakata Seed America has announced an executive leadership transition. Learn more about the new president and CEO, Ed Flores.
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.
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
Federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA. Learn more now.
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.
Washington Winegrowers Association announces leadership change
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) has named Sara Higgins interim executive director. Learn more about the leadership change.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Watermelon leader Buddy Leger dies
Buddy Leger, a leading figure in national watermelon associations, has passed away. Read more about his life buddy leger watermelonand contributions to the ag industry.
Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations
South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
Fruits among list of U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs
A long list of fruits and vegetables are among U.S. goods targeted by retaliatory Canadian tariffs. Get more details on impacted goods.
Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production
Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.
Southeast fruit and vegetable industry awards recognize leaders
Southeast fruit & vegetable industry awards honor Extension agents, growers and leaders for advancing George and South Carolina agriculture.
Industry leaders focus on H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers under new administration
Industry leaders stress Farm Bill priorities, trade, and H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers as key issues under the new administration.
Organic fruits’ sugar rush
As Americans battle against a deluge of added sugars in packaged foods and many other facets of the modern diet, new varieties of fruits with eye-catching, sugar-fueled names continue to hit the market.