Peaches
Farmers’ market association educates consumers
One of the missions of the Colorado Farmers Market Association (CFMA) is to educate consumers across the state about the value of fresh, locally grown produce. In the wake of the tainted cantaloupe outbreak that... more »
Michigan governor signs bill to help farmers recover from loss
Legislation providing loans to farmers who suffered catastrophic crop losses following unseasonable weather this spring is among the key bills recently signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. Abnormally high temperatures in early March were followed by... more »
Michigan throws fruit industry lifeline with loan program
Michigan fruit growers are poised to receive a second source of disaster loans.A state bill creating emergency aid to farmers whose crops were devastated by unseasonably warm spring weather has passed the state House and... more »
Study shows stone fruits can help thwart obesity
Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially ward off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new studies by Texas AgriLife Research.The findings, which will be presented at the 244th American Chemical... more »
Dry weather threatens northeast Ohio fruit crops
Northeast Ohio fruit growers whose fields were flooded by rain last year say their crops are threatened by the opposite conditions this year, with a forecast dominated by dry weather.The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reports... more »
New York bill aids apples
On June 4, a handful of New York state assemblymen and senators announced the creation of new legislation, the Family Farmers and Apple Growers Relief Act, to help apple and other growers in the state... more »
Spring freezes leave small crop, more questions
An early spring followed by freeze events in March and April did significant damage to fruit crops in the Midwest and East. As of May, the industry was still waiting to see how much fruit... more »
Grants help farms expand value-added products
USDA recently awarded $40.2 million in value-added producer grants to 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico. According to USDA, the grant program is a tool for independent fruit and vegetable producers, among others... more »