Fruits
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan growers plan to harvest 30 million bushels of apples for the 2025-26 season. Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Aug. 15 as part of the... more »
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple is forecasting... more »
Washington Red Raspberry Commission director retires
After more than two decades of leadership, Henry Bierlink has officially retired from his role as executive director of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC). Gavin Willis, a longtime Washington ag industry veteran, has been... more »
Brad Moorer, MBG Marketing CEO, dies
MBG Marketing and Naturipe Farms is mourning the loss of its CEO, Brad Moorer. Moorer, 48, died Aug. 7. Moorer led MBG Marketing and its growers for nearly 15 years. He started his career as... more »
USAppleTracker report shows apple holdings running late
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers show apple storage continuing later in the season than reported in earlier years. The Aug. 1 survey reports the total number of apples in storage at 25 million bushels.... more »
DeGrandchamp Farms’ high tunnel success
DeGrandchamp Farms, a Michigan blueberry and cranberry grower, is successfully growing some of its blueberries in high tunnels. Entering its seventh season of trials, the South Haven grower has been producing greenhouse blueberries in 10-gallon... more »
Individuals key to ag advocacy: Growers must ensure their seat at the table
American agriculture is at a time of economic uncertainty, market disruption, rising input costs and other tribulations. Public policy and agricultural advocacy remain vital in protecting the country's food and fiber security. For those of... more »
ICE field raids harm growers, workers
And he was off! The ground beneath his feet was soft, and he stumbled as he tried to run straight and stay headed down the narrow row he had just picked. His cart and the... more »
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