New tariffs to cost U.S. nut and fruit industries over $3B
The ongoing international trade turmoil between the U.S. and other countries has prompted import tariffs on many U.S. agricultural commodities in impo... more »
Interfresh to market Driediger Farms’ blueberries
[caption id="attachment_18225" align="alignright" width="248"] Carolyn Chang, , Director of Berry Programs for Interfresh[/caption] Fruit and veget... more »
University of Minnesota plant breeders introduce First Kiss Apple
The wait is over. This fall, Minnesotans will be able to get their first taste of the newest apple developed by apple breeding team at the Universit... more »
Raspberries show promise in reducing risk of heart disease
A new study, conducted by researchers at Kings College London, in collaboration with German and Spanish scientists, shows that consuming raspberries m... more »
New Jersey peaches put in full view
Take a look at those electronic billboards on major highways around New Jersey, and your taste buds might tingle at the sight of delicious Jersey peac... more »
USHBC’s first advertising campaign outperforming forecast
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC)’s advertising campaign to increase consumer demand for its berries is off to a good start. Results fo... more »
USDA assists farmers impacted by retaliation tariffs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from retaliation. President Trump di... more »
USApple gears up for annual crop outlook, marketing event
The Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference is the only gathering of the U.S. apple industry at the national level – from growers and ... more »
Farmers’ market group funds SNAP processing effort
The National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) is providing Novo Dia Group operational funding for an additional 30 days so th... more »
Dressel named chairperson of NYAA Board of Directors
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has named Sarah Dressel of Dressel Farms in New Paltz, New York (NYAA District 3) chairperson of the board of di... more »
