Fruits
New Jersey Department of Agriculture highlights cranberries
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher along with state officials and staff today visited Cutts Brothers Cranberry Farm in Bass River in Burlington County to highlight cranberry season. New Jersey is annually among... more »
North Bay Produce voluntarily recalls fresh apples due to health risk
North Bay Produce of Traverse City, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 2,297 cases and two bulk bins of fresh apples due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which... more »
New York-grown apples handpicked for TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon will again partner with New York Apple Association (NYAA) as this year’s official sponsor to provide New York state-grown apples at the finish line, at several related events, and... more »
2020 NW Cherry Research Review set for Nov. 12
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting those interested to attend this year’s NW Cherry Research Review. The session is Nov. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee,... more »
Growing grapes in high tunnels may reduce pests, increase crop yields
High tunnels may help reduce pests and improve yields for grape growers in Arkansas, said Elena Garcia, horticulture professor and researcher for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Growing grapes under field conditions... more »
Testing cider cultivars
Michigan State University graduate student Chris Gottschalk heads up a project assessing current known cider apple cultivars for productivity and cider use in Michigan. A collection of apple trees includes 70 total hard cider cultivars,... more »
Researcher’s quest for a red-juiced apple pays off
A trip to a Michigan State University (MSU) research field day this summer yielded a glimpse at an apple with rich red juice. MSU Department of Horticulture Professor Steve van Nocker used a garlic press... more »
Embracing sustainable practices would help some winery tasting rooms
Wineries in the Mid-Atlantic region should consider recycling and encouraging their customers to bring bottles to their tasting rooms for refilling to distinguish their businesses from so many others, according to a team of wine-marketing... more »
