Apples
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The all-day event, in-person and virtual, is the day before the official start... more »
USApple announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class. The 2025... more »
Apple holdings decreasing
Apple storage continues to decline. U.S. apple holdings this January totaled 151 million bushels, 4% less than the inventories reported for last January and 11% more than the January five-year average. Fresh apple holdings on... more »
USDA orders $40 million in processed apple products
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA. Thanks to continued efforts of the Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association (MACMA), the USDA announced it will purchase another $40 million of apple products from U.S.... more »
WSTFA reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was. In the WSTFA’s 2024 Year in Review, the organization reviews opportunities and adversities for Washington’s most iconic crops While there were... more »
Apple orchard innovation showcased at Michigan’s Ridgefest
At the 13th annual Ridgefest near Fremont, Michigan, apple growers gathered to explore new marketing strategies and cutting-edge orchard techniques. Sponsored by the Michigan Pomesters, the August 1 event highlighted how growers are adapting to... more »
Farmer White’s wins Michigan cider contest
Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Michigan, won first place at the 26th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The competition took place at DeVos Convention Center on Dec. 11, as part of the Great Lakes Expo Fruit,... more »
Apple holdings continue declining
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). According to the survey, the... more »
Michigan Apple scholarship recipients awarded
The Michigan apple industry has named its first scholarship winners. In the inaugural round of Michigan Apple Scholarship winner awards, Ella Heystek, Claire Rasch and Clayton Riley were named the three inaugural recipients. The scholarship... more »
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »