Apples
Apples Abundant But Not A Bumper Crop
So far the rains have been just right and the weather has allowed the red fruit to grow the way it should. WCAX-TV more »
Cheaper Chinese Apples Threaten Michigan Industry
Michigan apple growers can't help but worry a little this time of year, with the first fruits of the season about a month from ripe. Grand Rapids Press more »
Fight Over Raw Juice Divides New York State’s Cider Mills
A handful of New York producers are still fighting for the right to sell untreated apple cider, but it’s been an uphill battle so far – and time is running short. The fall apple harvest... more »
Watch Out for Harmful, Ugly Apple Rust
Prominent orange spots that have appeared on the leaves of some of your crab apple and apple trees may look interesting, even decorative, but they're no good for the plant. The Salt Lake Tribune more »
Apple Holdings Remain Below Five-year Levels
Apple supplies from the 2006 crop remain below five-year average levels, leaving prices strong before the start of the 2007-08 market year, according to the U.S. Apple Association's (USApple) July 1 survey of apple storage... more »
Not Much Fruit to See on Illinois Hort Tour
“It’s going to be a tough show to do. There’s not a whole lot to look at.” That was Larry Flamm’s assessment the week before the Illinois State Horticulture Society annual field day tour was... more »
Hard Work, Imagination Make On-farm Business Flourish
In 1984, Harold and Janice Wagner started with an old farmhouse, a drive shed and 50 acres of untilled ground just outside of Windsor, Ontario. They’ve put money and sweat equity into the property, but... more »
UC Cooperative Extension Battles Back From Drastic State Budget Cuts
When it comes to agriculture in the United States, it doesn’t get much bigger than California. The Western state stretches hundreds of miles from north to south, encompassing a diverse range of climates, soil types,... more »
Southwest Michigan Farm Markets Rely on Chicago Money
Michigan’s southwest corner is often ignored by the rest of the state, which gravitates more toward the southeast side and Detroit. That could be a problem for farm markets and other businesses in Southwest Michigan... more »
Guesstimators Find Large Fruit Crop, Record Sweet Cherries
By Dick Lehnert and Matt MilkovichThe Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association held its 52nd annual Fruit Crop Guesstimate June 20, giving growers and packers an early look at the potential size of the nation's fruit... more »