Category: Fruits
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
This year’s IFTA summer tour took participants to Ontario. Learn about the tree fruit growing methods the visitors saw.
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
USApple recognizes a longtime member. Read why the organization honored Steve Clement with the industry’s highest honor.
Apples at a turning point: Orchard removal, better varieties required for grower survival
Apple growers recently met in Chicago. Read about the state of the apple industry at the USApple Outlook conference.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
USApple weighs in on Interim Final Rule revising AEWR methodology
USApple comments on Interim Final Rule revision. Learn what the growers group thinks about improving AEWR methodology.
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
A large 2025-2026 apple crop is being forecast. Read about production in the major apple growing states.
GLEXPO Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns to GLEXPO. Read about the contest and how it promotes Michigan cider.
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.