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US Highbush Blueberry Council election results shared
The United States Highbush Blueberry Council regional member ballots have been counted and results have been submitted to the USDA for final consideration and appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Those who received the most... more »
Yield, quality of Clemson University’s advanced peach selection ‘SC-1’ eyed
The peach breeding program at Clemson University is developing new germplasm with improved characteristics to benefit farmers in the Southeast. Fruit of the advanced selection ‘SC-1’ possesses high tolerance to bacterial spot disease, which has... more »
2021 Washington apple harvest estimated to be 124.85M boxes
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association released its forecast for the 2021 Washington state fresh apple crop on Aug. 6. The 2021 forecast is for a crop of just under 125 million standard 40-pound boxes of... more »
West-central Michigan’s tree fruit growers open new research station
Camaraderie and thankfulness seemed to radiate from apple growers in west-central Michigan on Aug. 5 as they dedicated a newly-built tree fruit research station built with sizeable private investment in the nonprofit effort. A large... more »
Apple harvest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to be earlier than normal
After the warm, dry conditions earlier this spring, heat accumulation and phenology were nearly two weeks ahead of 30-year averages. The predicted apple harvest dates for Grand Rapids, Michigan, follow a similar trend. This may... more »
Solectrac has new electric tractor, delivering to California vineyards, farms
Solectrac, a subsidiary of Ideanomics, announced Aug. 4 the launch of the all-new e70N electric tractor, a specially designed, narrow model purpose-built for easy handling and maneuverability on vineyards and farm operations. The news follows... more »
Managing woolly apple aphid tips offered
When woolly apple aphid colonies make their appearance in apple foliage mid-summer, this is the time to reduce populations so they do not become a nuisance at harvest. In its adult form, woolly apple aphids, Eriosoma... more »
MSU research technologist Denise Ruwersma honored by Michigan Pomesters
A valued research worker was honored by the Michigan Pomesters group July 29 at its RidgeFest 2021 farm tour event. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension educator Phil Schwallier presented his former staff member Denise Ruwersma... more »
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