Fruits
Farmers’ market sales change the way farm grows fruit
When Ben Wenk came back from college in 2006, he wanted to find a way to contribute to the family business, Three Springs Fruit Farm in Aspers, Pa. When he heard that a new farmers’... more »
CIAB recommends no restriction on tart cherries
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB), the national marketing order for red tart cherries, convened in Grand Rapids, Mich., in September to calculate and recommend the final free and restricted percentages for the crop year... more »
Made in Michigan: Vacuum-powered apple picker
A new machine could change the way the apples you buy at the grocery store are harvested. It's only being tested right now, but in a few years the West Michigan men behind the machine... more »
Fresh produce sales up again for second quarter of 2013
For the second quarter this year, fresh produce sales are up compared to last year’s figures. Organic fruits and vegetables lead the pack in growth with strong gains in sales and volume according to “FreshFacts... more »
Riveridge adds staff in management roles
Riveridge Produce, a Sparta, Mich.-based apple shipper, has added three staff members to manage various aspects of the operation.“We were fortunate to hang onto almost all of our talent during a very challenging 2012 season,”... more »
USApple searching for new leader
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is searching for a new president and CEO. The previous president, Nancy Foster, recently resigned.Diane Kurrle, USApple’s vice president of public affairs, will temporarily serve as interim president and CEO... more »
Two New York counties cleared of plum pox virus
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced that plum pox virus (PPV) has been eradicated from Orleans and Wayne counties in New York state.PPV, considered the most devastating viral disease of stone... more »
Vine size control discussed during viticulture event
Vineyard leaf removal and managing excess vine size are two pivotal operations in high-density grape production. Leaf removal in the fruiting zone is a classical vineyard management practice applied during the summer, from fruit-set to... more »