Apples
’07 Apple Crop in Peak Shape
Michigan's apple crop is on target to hit 20 million to 22 million bushels, in line with last year's bumper crop. Grand Rapids Press more »
2007 Michigan Processing Apple Prices
The Michigan Processing Apple Growers Marketing Committee has negotiated the following minimum processing apple prices with several processors for the 2007 crop:Jonathan 2 inches & up: $13.75/cwt. JonaGold, Spy & Crispin 2 inches & up:... more »
A Rotten Year for Apples
Some Ohio apple orchards are facing a reality that was forecast in the spring, when a late-season freeze put this year's crop in jeopardy. The Columbus Dispatch more »
Eradication Needed, Ag Officials Say
The Australian light brown apple moth is described by the California Department of Food and Agriculture as a serious new insect pest that has been detected in Monterey County. Monterey Herald more »
Apple Crop Drought
News 10NBC has told you the problems the drought was causing for crop farmers. Well, it's much the same for area fruit growers. WHEC-TV Rochester more »
Apple Harvesting is About to Start
Thanks to a warm dry June, followed by an adequate amount of rainfall in July, New York apple growers are eagerly looking forward to harvesting an above-average crop this year. Press Sun Bulletin more »
Apple growers want trees grown in two seasons
There’s a horse race of sorts going on in Washington apple orchards, and the two top horses are Allan Brothers and Auvil Fruit Company. The horses deny there’s a race, but the fans know better.... more »
House Passes Farm Bill with the Old Warts Intact
Fruit and vegetable industry leaders proudly grabbed their $1.6 billion bone and ran off to chew on it, but many others are coming to think this “new” Farm Bill is a rotting carcass that needs... more »
Spray Plan Spurs Protest: Group Opposes Spreading of Chemical for Moth
A small group gathered at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside on Tuesday to protest the proposed spraying of a pheromone to control the light brown apple moth. Monterey Herald more »
Weather Puts Early Shine on Apples
Despite a late-spring cold snap that left its mark on orchards around the state, there are still apples to enjoy in central Illinois. Peoria Journal Star more »
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