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Additions made to Washington Apple Commission board
The Washington Apple Commission has two new members and three reappointed members on its board of directors. The commissioners, who were elected for a three-year term, are: Jorge Sanchez – Dealer, Position 1 Miles Kohl... more »
Kropf to lead Michigan State Horticultural Society
The Michigan State Horticultural Society’s (MSHS) next president is an advocate for research and early adoption of new growing practices. Fourth-generation apple grower Chris Kropf will serve a one-year term as president of the MSHS... more »
Farm bill could pass this week
The House and the Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee on Tuesday approved a farm bill conference report, the final report to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or H.R. 2. The House and Senate are... more »
Dec. 1 fresh apple inventories at 103.3 million bushels
The U.S. Apple Association's December 2018 edition of Market News has been released. This is the second report on the 2018 apple crop. According to the survey, this year’s fresh apple holdings on Dec. 1,... more »
World apple, pear production drops on China losses
The United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued its biannual report, published in June and December, including data on U.S.and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade... more »
J. Miles Reiter once again is CEO of Driscoll’s
J. Miles Reiter has reassumed the position of chief executive officer for Driscoll’s, the market leader of fresh berries, as part of planned leadership restructuring announced on Friday. ... more »
Dormant treatment tackles troublesome weeds
{Sponsored} Tackling your toughest weeds during the dormant season enables you to start the season with a clean orchard floor and can increase your farm’s profitability. Fifth-generation farmer Craig McDowell of Chesnee, South Carolina, was... more »
Cosmic Crisp launch to be ‘largest in apple history’
The team that made the popular Pink Lady brand apple a household name is gearing up to make apple history once again, this time with the variety sold under the brand Cosmic Crisp. Proprietary Variety... more »
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