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Growers appointed to Georgia commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to head Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. The commissions include apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans, wine and grapes and vegetables. The following are the appointments: Apple Commodity Commission: Andy... more »
USApple forecasts 2024-25 apple crop at 260 million bushels
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is predicting the 2024-25 calendar year (CY) apple crop will be 259.5 million bushels, a 10.1% decrease compared to the 2023-24 season. After record production last year, apple growers expect... more »
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »
Larger SweeTango apple season reported
A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted. The marketers of the SweeTango apple variety are forecasting this year’s harvest to bring a fifth more production. In a crowded apple market, it’s now retailers’ chance... more »
USDA program assists new organic growers
As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million initiative’s mentorship program continues to grow. TOPP uses a variety of methods, including... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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