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Apple forecast down slightly despite challenges
Despite obstacles brought about by a global pandemic, continuing labor challenges and damaging weather events, the U.S. Apple Association estimates th... READ MORE »
University of California Extension academics, including pear expert, retiring
Ten University of California Cooperative Extension academics, including noted pear expert Rachel Elkins, are set to retire July 1. Elkins, UC Coopera... READ MORE »
Citing flawed USDA data, USApple joins industry in CFAP appeal
The U.S. Apple Association, joined by apple organizations across the nation, on June 16 urged USDA to reconsider growers for Coronavirus Food Assistan... READ MORE »
Montmorency cherry growers upbeat on future
Michigan’s tart cherry growers in the last 12 months faced bad prices, retaliatory tariffs in the international markets and a disappointing decision... READ MORE »
Michigan apple growers challenged by chaotic market
The stark impact of trade tariffs and other challenges facing the U.S. apple industry were reflected during the Michigan Processing Apple Growers’ a... READ MORE »
Brett Anderson to lead Michigan Hort Society
For more than a century, the Anderson family has grown apples in west Michigan, and in 2020, the farm’s current leader will serve as president of th... READ MORE »
2020 NW Cherry Research Review set for Nov. 12
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is inviting those interested to attend this year’s NW Cherry Research Review. The session is Nov. 1... READ MORE »
Apple crop forecast follows recent path
The U.S. Apple Association estimate of the size of the 2019 U.S. crop came in at 247.7 million bushels. The estimate was given during USApple’s a... READ MORE »
PMA’s Lutz leaving to start marketing, research firm
A familiar name in the produce industry will depart his position with the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Aug. 2 to start his own marketing, rese... READ MORE »
WSU scientists unmask humble earwig as an apple-protecting predator
Helping Northwest apple growers protect their crops, WSU scientists have found new proof that earwigs are actually valuable predators in apple orchard... READ MORE »
