Apples
Apple holdings falling
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early November this year than in the previous year, according to a Nov. 11 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). According to the USAppleTracker report,... more »
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL has rolled out a new fungicide for control of disease in pome crops as well as almonds. UPL NA Inc. introduced AXIOS 20 SC, a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops... more »
Growers nominated for WSTFA board elections
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has nominated growers and a packer to stand for election in upcoming WSTFA elections. The following individuals were nominated to stand for election for three-year terms ending December... more »
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions, a post-harvest produce technology company, has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S. The latest addition to the Harvista 1.3 SC line offers growers... more »
Registration opens for CiderCon 2025 set to return to Chicago
The American Cider Association (ACA) has announced that the 15th annual CiderCon conference and trade show will take place in Chicago from Feb. 4-7, 2025. This event is a global gathering of cider professionals that... more »
Outlook strong for apple production practices in 2024 – 25 crop year
Following lat year's record harvest, apple growers expect another strong year for apple production practices and overall crop quality, even though national volume is forecast to be lower. Growers are expected to pack 259.5 million... more »
American Cider Association welcomes Chile as the guest country for 2025
The American Cider Association (ACA) plans to welcome Chile as the guest cidermaking country of honor for CiderCon 2025, which is scheduled for Feb. 5-7 in Chicago. Millions of gallons of cider are produced from... more »
WSU reveals licensing details for new apple variety, WA 64
Washington State University (WSU) has granted exclusive rights to International New-Varieties Network to license the new apple variety, WA 64, in the U.S. and abroad. However, only Washington state growers can obtain a license to... more »
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State's apple industry. The... more »
Penn State offers new online food safety training course geared towards apple packinghouses
Penn State Extension has launched a new online course focused on food safety for apple packinghouses. The course, titled “Keeping Apples Safe in the Packinghouse,” is designed to help businesses remain compliant with food safety... more »
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