Fruits
Cornell helps hard cider industry press its popularity
Hard cider is booming across the country as more consumers turn to fermented beverages made from apples and pears. But as the drinks become more popular and producers rush to fill the market, entrepreneurs are... more »
Georgia gets $2 million to study organic management of SWD
The University of Georgia has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop organic methods of controlling the spotted wing drosophila (SWD). Ashfaq... more »
Apple products top USDA’s procurement program buys
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Commodity Procurement Program (CPP), is currently soliciting and awarding the first round of contracts for the Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP). This will be a continuing effort throughout Fiscal... more »
California winegrape group has new board members
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced its new and re-elected directors and recognized outgoing directors. The new term began on Dec. 1. Executive team (no changes) -Chair: Bill Berryhill, BB Vineyards, Clements -Vice Chair: Bruce... more »
Updates to hard cider style guidelines released
The United States Association of Cider Makers has released an update to its Cider Style Guide, first introduced in summer of 2017. USACM’s original reason for releasing a guide was to unify the language used... more »
Heart-Healthy certification expanded for all US pears
Following a successful introduction of the Red Anjou, Bosc and Bartlett pears over the last few years, Pear Bureau Northwest is announcing the expansion of American Heart Association's Heart-Healthy branding to all of the 10 varieties... more »
Cornell Extension podcast eyes 2018 harvests, NYS impacts
For New York’s farmers, the wet, then dry, then wet 2018 growing season was certainly a challenging one. How did those conditions affect the quantity, look and taste of apples, grapes, vegetables and other locally... more »
Are you spraying your cherry trees enough?
In the Pacific Northwest, industry standards to apply the amount of fungicides are generally variable but do not exceed 200 gallons per acre. The application volume is usually tuned to specific training systems, tree height,... more »
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