Category: Fruits
Michigan Apple Committee hosts virtual orchard tour
The Michigan Apple Committee hosted a virtual orchard tour. Read what 20,000 grade school students learned about apple growing.
NCAE opens registration for 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum
Registration has opened for the 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum. Read more about how the event can help ag employers deal with labor headaches.
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
NASCAR success. Read about JDI Farms’ watermelon racing success.
Bountiful year pegged for pears
Pear Bureau Northwest is forecasting a large pear harvest. Read USA Pears’ insights on how larger yields will shape the fall Pacific Northwest harvest.
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The IFPA has appointed its 2026 board of directors. Read more about who has been named to lead the organization.
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
The South Africa market has opened for U.S. blueberries. Read more about the change that will benefit fresh blueberries
Industry groups welcome USDA farm labor survey ending
The USDA farm labor survey is being discontinued. Read how leading ag groups think about the survey’s ending will help the industry.
Michigan Apples’ 10 years of handing apples to Chicago Marathon runners
For a decade, Michigan Apples has handed Chicago Marathon runners apples. Read more about the fruit group’s race sponsorship.
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
New York Apple Association names new board chairman
The New York Apple Association has chosen its new chairman of the board. Read more about the group’s grower leader.
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
A recent San Joaquin Valley Grape Day was held. Read what pest and disease solutions were offered to growers.
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day attracted growers. Learn about the strawberry research the event highlighted.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
There’s a new Michigan Tree Fruit Commission executive director. Learn how the organization’s new leadership helps Michigan’s tree fruit growers.
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast. Learn how many fresh apples the leading apple state is forecast to produce.
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan’s apple forecast has been released. Read how many bushels growers expect to harvest.
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
USApple is forecasting 279 million bushels for the 2025-26 crop. Read which states are expected to experience production increases and declines.