Fruits
Amendments made to Export Apple Act
According to USDA, two amendments have been made to the Export Apple Act. The first amendment exempts apples shipped to Canada in bulk containers from USDA inspection and certification. The second amendment adds a definition... more »
WSU uses drawing to distribute new apple
Washington State University (WSU) will hold a drawing to determine which Washington growers will be the first to plant the newest apple developed by the university’s Apple Breeding Program. The university has chosen to distribute... more »
Davison Orchards secures unique niche
An abundance of family farm tradition has been established in a non-traditional setting on the slopes along the Okanagan Valley in Vernon, B.C., Canada. Davison Orchards Country Village is in “kind of a funny place... more »
Cold injury to fruit trees a big concern
The need for growers to understand the impact of cold injury to fruit trees in 2014, particularly to the more tender crops, made a series of presentations by Jon Clements, Extension tree fruit specialist with... more »
European brown rot could hit cherries again
There was a major outbreak of European brown rot in Michigan’s tart cherry crop in spring 2013. Hopefully, there won’t be an outbreak this year, but much depends on the weather, said George Sundin, a... more »
Sweet cherry production down 22 percent
United States sweet cherry production in 2013 is estimated at 331,520 tons, down 22 percent from 2012, according to a report released March 17 by USDA.The cherry crop in the Northwest region experienced cold, blustery... more »
What has this harsh winter done to Michigan’s fruit crop?
The harsh winter has not only been tough on us, it will also have an impact on Michigan's fruit crop.A fruit tree, grape vine, or small fruit bush is hardy down to a certain temperature.... more »
Michigan tree fruit growers approve research program
Michigan’s tree fruit producers have approved a referendum to establish the Michigan Tree Fruit Research & Development Program, according to Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Clover... more »
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