Fruits
Engelsma’s Apple Barn wins best cider in state for fifth year
Jim and Becky Engelsma and their daughter Bridget of Engelsma’s Apple Barn in Walker, Michigan, took home first place in the 18th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest.The contest took place in Grand Rapids on Dec.... more »
Russian ban leaves apple exporters scrambling for new markets
Russia was on everybody’s mind at Interpoma.On Nov. 20, speakers at the international apple conference held in Bolzano, Italy, discussed the world’s shifting apple markets. Many topics were covered, but Russia’s decision last summer to... more »
Orchard rides hard cider wave
When Andrew Blake first approached his family with the idea of starting a hard cider operation at Blake Farms cider mill and orchard in Armada, Michigan, the response was less than enthusiastic. “We told him... more »
China lifts ban on U.S. Red, Golden Delicious
In October, China reopened its borders to Red and Golden Delicious apples from Washington state, lifting a ban that had been in place for more than two years, according to the Washington Apple Commission (WAC).... more »
Researchers study SWD pressure in cherries
Concern continues to mount about the potential impact of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in tart cherries in Michigan. Larry Gut, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension entomologist, has conducted trials at MSU’s Trevor Nichols Research Center... more »
Pruning is more science than art these days
FGN recently asked Jim Schupp, an associate professor of pomology at Penn State University, and Peter Hirst, a professor of horticulture at Purdue University, to answer a few questions via email about winter pruning. You’ll... more »
New invasive pest found in Pennsylvania
A new invasive insect that has the potential to impact the grape, fruit tree and hardwood industries has been discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania, prompting the immediate quarantine of Pike and District townships, according to... more »
American farmers are growing old, with spiraling costs keeping out young
Art McManus slowly threads his 2001 white GMC pickup through a rolling grove of cherry trees, their limbs heavy with crimson fruit. Eyeing his 25-year-old grandson working with a crew of farmhands, he stops to... more »
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