Fruits
EcoApple supports sustainable, locally grown fruit in the Northeast.
As apple-picking begins across the Northeast, some of the region’s leading fruit growers are working together to promote a high standard of growing practices especially developed for the unique growing conditions of the region. A... more »
New York state group estimates 2018 apple crop
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) estimates 31 million 42-lb. cartons of apples will be harvested from the 2018 crop this fall which is up slightly over last year and on par with the state’s... more »
Heitkamp, Davis headline United Fresh Washington event
U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Rep.Rodney Davis (R-IL) will speak on produce industry issues at the annual United Fresh Washington Conference, Sept. 24-26 in Washington, D.C. During their keynote addresses, Senator Heitkamp and Representative... more »
Farm Bill Conference begins in September
A meeting of the House and Senate Sept. 5 will start the Farm Bill Conference. This meeting will officially begin member-level negotiations, following staff discussions that have taken place throughout July and August. The National Potato... more »
Meet the USDA’s new director of the Marketing Order and Agreement Division
Hello, I am Dr. Patty Bennett. I am the... more »
Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes
Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest. We are catching more brown marmorated stink bugs in traps and seeing more scouting vineyards. So... more »
N.Y. apple marketer, packer and grower to lead USApple board
The U.S. Apple Association has named a new Chair to lead its Board of Directors. Kaari Stannard, a New York marketer, packer and grower will serve the 2018-19 term. ... more »
California warns of global warming effects on fruit growers
The State of California recently released a Climate Change Assessment detailing forecasted impacts of climate change by the year 2100. “These findings are profoundly serious and will continue to guide us as we confront the... more »
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