Fruits
USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced
Speakers have been publicized for USApple’s Outlook 2025 crop production and outlook conference. The event is scheduled for Aug. 13-15 in Chicago. Confirmed speakers include: David P. Figliola, HEB senior director, produce Kristen Walla, HEB... more »
PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) can make big impacts on the postharvest quality of apples. PGRs applied at the correct time are critical for long-term storage. One of Cornell’s postharvest science research program’s experiments is examining... more »
Family stone fruit tradition: Mountain View’s stone fruit focus
Mountain View Fruit Sales has been family-owned and -operated since 1994, working in the San Joaquin Valley in Reedley, California. Over the past three decades, the company has emerged as an industry leader in innovative... more »
Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test
A Michigan winegrape grower is trialing softer pesticides that could lead to additional sustainable efforts not only in his state but also in other U.S. wine-growing regions. Shady Lane Cellars, based in Suttons Bay, Michigan,... more »
Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries
Growing cherries is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. My family has been farming since 1935, starting with apples. However, as it became very difficult to harvest a small apple crop for profit, we shifted... more »
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
There is an abundance of low-hanging fruit. Think of it. You walk into a grove or an orchard, and there it is: All the apples, oranges or cherries, all hanging there easily within reach. No... more »
USHBC surveying industry members
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) wants to know what industry members think. The Folsom, California-based USHBC has launched a critical stakeholder survey as part of its 2026-2030 strategic planning process. “Your insights and experiences... more »
Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled
Registration has opened for this year’s Olive & Grape field day. The event, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Davis, California, is scheduled for July 30 in Hopland, California. Topics to... more »
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