Fruits

Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection

A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products, including fruits such as apples, berries and grapes. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE) is a new... more »

Michigan Ridgefest: New orchard techniques meet new marketing approaches

At the 13th annual Ridgefest near Fremont, Michigan, some new age marketing approaches combined with innovative orchard production techniques were showcased during the Aug. 1 event sponsored by the Michigan Pomesters.  Included for the Michigan... more »

2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners recognized

Fruit Growers News has honored the hard work of the newest class of 40 Under 40 winners. The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec. 10 reception... more »

GLEXPO Distinguished Service Awards

Michigan hort society names award recipients By Madi Schafer, Contributing Writer Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan's agricultural landscape, the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS)’s Distinguished Service Award and Master Farmer... more »

2025 Blueberry Convention scheduled for Seattle

The North American blueberry industry plans to trek to the Pacific Northwest for its 2025 industry meeting. The 2025 Blueberry Convention, sponsored by the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in... more »

Farmer White’s wins Michigan cider contest

Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Michigan, won first place at the 26th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on Dec. 11, as part of the Great Lakes Expo Fruit,... more »

Funds available to aid specialty crop competitiveness

Gowers can apply for a federal program that provides $2 billion to help the U.S. specialty crop industry remain competitive. Applications are being accepted for the program. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms... more »

Apple holdings continue declining

Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). According to the survey, the... more »

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