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Michigan growers seek emergency aid
You know the story by now.Record heat in March followed by freezes in April virtually wiped out Michigan’s apples, among other fruit crops. On Monday, dozens of apple growers gathered at Joe Klein’s farm in... more »
California strawberry growers get new option from Agraquest
Agraquest has been given the green light to use its Serenade Soil fungicide for control of Verticillium in California strawberries.Available in the U.S. for tomatoes, potatoes and melons since 2010, Serenade Soil has proved effective... more »
Dodd to take reins at Premier Apple Cooperative
Bill Dodd can’t help being heavily involved in the apple industry. It suits his personality, as well as his philosophy about what it takes for the industry to thrive.“There’s a lot to be said for... more »
Audits, E-Verify cloud labor picture
Will growers find enough workers to harvest their crops in 2012? It’s tough to predict, but based on information from a smattering of different crops in different regions, it looks like the labor supply should... more »
Expert says this decade is pivotal for the apple industry
The apple industry’s “real competition” isn’t between producing states or nations. No, it’s all of the other fruits and snack foods competing for consumer attention – and dollars. That was the message Desmond O’Rourke brought... more »
Spring running hot and cold for fruit growers
States across the Midwest and East Coast experienced warmer-than-average temperatures in March. On average, temperatures were 15˚ F to 20˚ F warmer than normal for the month, said Tom Moore, coordinating meteorologist of Global Forecast... more »
Making traceability work is target of industry, FDA initiatives
It can be a long journey from farm to table. And a lot of things can happen along the way. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) calling for an effective protocol to track and... more »
Cherry growers amend marketing order
USDA will amend the federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.During a recent referendum, eligible growers and processors favored amendments recommended by the Cherry Industry... more »
Fruit growers play role in Michigan’s economic recovery
If things go as planned, by the fall of 2013, 47 acres of farmland at Seven Mile Road and Alpine Avenue will be home to a new, state-of-the-art apple packing facility and distribution center.Bruce Heeren,... more »
California cherries get new marketing order
The California Cherry Marketing and Research Program has replaced the California Cherry Advisory Board (CCAB) as the marketing order for the state’s sweet cherry industry.The transfer of responsibilities took place in early April, after a... more »
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