Fruits
NW Michigan’s wine industry grows with cultivars for a cold climate
New plantings of cold climate (resistant) cultivars (Marquette, Le Crescent and Frontenac gris) at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery and other vineyards in the Tip of the Mitt AVA (American Viticulture Areas) are clear examples... more »
Spotted wing drosophila catches rise sharply in southwest Michigan
Last week we reported that 2018 has been slow to start compared with last season in terms of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) caught in traps. This week, our network of MSU monitoring traps have detected a... more »
US blueberry growing regions see mixed results
America’s top blueberry-producing regions are experiencing very different results in 2018, according to Extension agents and grower associations. Georgia, in particular, has reported difficulty due to a late spring freeze that’s expected to drop its... more »
Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere
Southern hemisphere countries are also turning “Red Inside”. From February to May, IFORED Consortium members Montague (Australia), Unifrutti (Chile), Mono Azul (Argentina), and Dutoit (South Africa) harvested the new apples with coloured flesh – from... more »
Wawona Packing promotion to feature freestone organic peaches
Cutler, California-based Wawona Packing, the largest grower of organic tree fruit in the United States, has announced that its crop of organic yellow peaches is on track for the seasonal transition from clingstone to freestone... more »
Apple industry leader Fred Hess dies at age 70
Frederick E. Hess, noted for his leadership on many apple organizations including the U.S. Apple Association, PA Apple Marketing Board,and the U.S. Apple Export Council, died June 14. He was instrumental in creating a new... more »
Trials test disease resistance of cider apple varieties
A set of trials at Michigan State University (MSU) is testing cider apples for toughness against scab and fire blight. MSU researcher George Sundin said more years of trials are needed before he reports the... more »
Driscoll’s reports a digital marketing success
Driscoll’s reports its six-part video series has drawn a large audience resulting in 65 million impressions and more than 1.5 million views. The promotion is set to break Driscoll’s record engagement rate, according to spokeswoman... more »
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