Category: Fruits
USA Pears: 2025 harvest bounces back with 78% uptick over last season
Curious how pear harvest went this year after a down year in 2024? Check out the 2025 numbers and learn about a trending variety.
USDA: 2025 cranberry crop trails 2024 output, tracks close to 5-year average
Find out how big the 2025 crop is expected to be and see if your state made the cut as a top cranberry growing spot.
University of Minnesota expands grower access to commercial apple, grape varieties via Superior Fruit Innovations
Learn about this industry-first licensing model offering direct-market grower access to commercial apple and grape varieties.
Lipman’s national Days of Good Days of Good November charitable efforts
Lipman’s Days of Good charitable effort is underway. Read more about the annual charitable event.
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
The Blueberry Boost Accelerator pitch competition winners have been honored. Read about the blueberry products they created.
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers have been released. Read more on how the federal government shutdown is harming apple storage numbers reporting.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission has hired a research manager. Read about her viticulture experience.
Ridgefest 2025: Michigan apple growers hit the mark with orchard strategies
Michigan’s Ridgefest 2025. Read how some of the state’s growers use training systems to successfully grow apples.
Ridgefest: soil, water considerations spur orchard success
Michigan’s Ridgefest field day was recently held. Read about successful soil and water practices aid orchards.
Michigan Viticulture Field Day’s air, ground approaches aid vineyard management
The Michigan Viticulture Field Day attracted growers. Read what participants learned about drone spraying.
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Environmentally responsible growing practices are important. Read this Fresh Views writer’s take on sustainable farming.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board members
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board is looking for board members. Read about the positions open in the tart cherry organization.
Report: Up to $12 billion in aid for US farmers could be available
Farmers could receive up to $12 billion in aid after the government shutdown ends. Read more to see how growers may benefit from this relief.
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The USHBC has opened applicants for its blueberry leadership program. Read about the program and its recent graduating class of industry professionals.
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
An ag labor group wants Washington to help growers. Learn what members of the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition are requesting from federal lawmakers.
U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition
U.S. ag exports are declining. Read how American ag is falling behind other countries.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission has opened its research grant portal. Learn what the commission seeks in research benefiting growers and wineries.