Apples
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission (MTFC) was established by a producer referendum in 2014 to collect an assessment on Michigan’s apples, cherries, peaches and plums to support tree fruit research. The MTFC has since funded... more »
Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts record Washington apple crop
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is projecting a record 2025 Washington fresh apple crop. The country's leading apple producer predicts a large crop with high fruit quality, but notes that labor challenges and... more »
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan growers plan to harvest 30 million bushels of apples for the 2025-26 season. Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Aug. 15 as part of the... more »
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple is forecasting... more »
USAppleTracker report shows apple holdings running late
The latest U.S. apple storage numbers show apple storage continuing later in the season than reported in earlier years. The Aug. 1 survey reports the total number of apples in storage at 25 million bushels.... more »
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Diversification from tree fruit into other fruit and vegetable crops has helped Pennsylvania’s Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market complete seven decades of growing. Twin brothers Donald and Harold Hollabaugh began farming in 1955, after... more »
July apple holdings storage reported
The latest U.S. apple storage report from USApple shows a seasonal storage decline from June to July. On July 10, the U.S. Apple Association, via its USAppleTracker report, reported the total number of apples in... more »
USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced
Speakers have been publicized for USApple’s Outlook 2025 crop production and outlook conference. The event is scheduled for Aug. 13-15 in Chicago. Confirmed speakers include: David P. Figliola, HEB senior director, produce Kristen Walla, HEB... more »
PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) can make big impacts on the postharvest quality of apples. PGRs applied at the correct time are critical for long-term storage. One of Cornell’s postharvest science research program’s experiments is examining... more »
UPDATED: Report: Apple holdings continue falling
U.S. apple storage numbers continue their seasonal declines. The national volume, however, is higher than the five-year average for the month, according to the latest USApple report. On June 10, the U.S. Apple Association via... more »
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