Apples
Michigan Apple Committee Named New Officers
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) has named Bryan Bixby, of Berrien Springs, Mich., as chairman and Julia Hersey, of Casnovia, Mich., as vice chairwoman. At the August board meeting, the seven-member board unanimously voted Bixby... more »
Improved Crop Insurance Program Available to Apple Growers
Growers will have the opportunity to insure 2005 crop apples under a new, improved crop insurance policy, but it is important that decisions are made quickly as the sign up deadline is Nov. 20. The... more »
Congress Approves Tree Disaster Assistance for Growers
Before the end of its last session, Congress approved a $2.9 billion dollar farm disaster aid package with at least $20 million targeted to the federal tree assistance program (TAP). These TAP funds will be... more »
New York Apple Growers Predict 26.5 Million Bushel Harvest
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) has announced that the predicted New York state apple crop in 2004 will be 26.5 million bushels, a harvest above the state's crop average and nearly on par with... more »
Michigan Processed Apple Prices Released
The Michigan Processing Apple Growers Marketing Committee has negotiated the following minimum prices for Michigan processing apples for the 2004 apple crop: Jonathan 2-1/2 inches and up $10.25/cwt. Spy and Ida Red 2-1/2 inches and... more »