Apples
U.S. apple holdings down from last November
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported down this year from the previous November, according to a Nov. 14 report from the U.S. Apple Association. According to USApple, fresh apple holdings on Nov. 1 totaled... more »
Best crop management practices for apple growers
In order to grow high-quality apples, growers must understand proper management practices, rootstock selections and more. Fruit growers will learn about this topic, among other fruit sessions, at the 2022 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and... more »
PickTrace labor management expands services
A labor management company that offers fresh produce industry growers a digital solution for time, attendance and productivity tracking of employees has expanded services to ease hiring and payment processes. PickTrace, Glendale, California, first offered... more »
MSU develops apple fruit set prediction model
An updated apple fruit set prediction model is being developed by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers. The model was presented at the Michigan Pomesters’ Ridgefest field day in late July, with participants touring research trials... more »
MSU Extension presents tree fruit field day Nov. 1
Michigan State University Extension representatives will discuss their latest research at the MSU Extension Tree Fruit Field Day. The event is from 1:30 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 1 at the West Michigan Research Station, in... more »
Netting on fruit trees curbs thinning needs
Results from six years of evaluation by tree fruit researchers have demonstrated that insect exclusion netting can be used to reduce or eliminate apple thinning. Preliminary findings of the work were presented July 28 as... more »
CiderCon 2023 returns to Chicago with full slate of activities
Registration is open for the American Cider Association’s CiderCon 2023 in Chicago. The event, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, includes tours, tastings, educational workshops and demos. Registration is online; early rates last through Oct. 22. After a... more »
USDA to seek bids for fresh apple purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase fresh apples for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Typically, that includes school meal programs, the in-school Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, commodity supplemental food programs... more »
Climate change could spread brown marmorated stink bugs
A foul-smelling, voracious, wide-spread pest could become even more ubiquitous with climate change. A recent modelling study found that changing weather could increase suitable habitat for the brown marmorated stink bug in the United States... more »
Mulling spices spur sales at cider mills, farm markets
With apple harvests started, cider mills have a crisp new way to increase sales of their iconic fall drink. The addition of traditional mulling spices in private label packaging, sold as hot drinks, or given... more »
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