Fruits

Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers

Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night on Aug. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event, to be held at 1864 Shyville Road, aims to provide both novice and... more »

American Cider Association calls on cider makers to participate in survey

The American Cider Association (ACA) is urging commercial cider makers to participate in its 2023 Cider Production Survey. The survey's purpose is aimed at gathering vital production data to provide Congress, media and buyers information... more »

USDA overhauls Farm Loan Programs for greater financial flexibility

Fresh produce growers are set to benefit from new changes to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, which will take effect on Sept. 25, 2024. These updates aim to bolster financial viability,... more »

New Jersey celebrates Farmers Market Week in Ocean City

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week during a visit to the Ocean City Farmers Market. The USDA-designated week runs from Aug. 4-10, and is designed to... more »

Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU

Cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening, with nighttime lows dipping into the 50s and 60s. While Tuesday morning brought rain and potential thunderstorms, the rest of the week... more »

Unconventional Fruit Working Group hosts virtual meeting on nutrition management

The Unconventional Fruit Working Group is hosting a free virtual meetup on Aug. 28, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This session, organized by Michigan State University, focuses on “nutrition management” for fruit farmers... more »

Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit

The Wolverine State recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit. The Michigan Apple Committee-sponsored event was July 30 in Sparta, Michigan. The summit brought together seven leaders in the Michigan apple industry to... more »

Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy

Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »