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Chris Alpers succeeds Preacher as USApple board chair
The U.S. Apple Association has named a new chair to lead its board of directors. Michigan grower Chris Alpers of RedPath Orchards and Alpers Farms will serve the 2021-22 term. A third-generation grower, Alpers is... more »
USApple 2021 forecast: 243.7M bushels, down 5.7% from 2020
Total U.S. Apple Association production estimate for 2021-2022: 243.7 million bushels. If the crop hits that number, it would be down 5.7% from last year, 9.4% from the five-year average. The association's estimate came in... more »
Ag Secretary Vilsack addresses USApple’s Annual Outlook Conference
The U.S. Apple Association on Aug. 19 kicked off its 126th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago with over 230 registered participants. The in-person, two-day meeting is showcasing growers, apple business leaders, and a full range... more »
President Biden Visits USApple member; hears about challenges facing growers
During a stop in northern Michigan on July 4, President Joe Biden visited grower and former U.S. Apple Association Young Apple Leader Juliette King McAvoy of King Orchards in Central Lake. Joining the president were... more »
USApple: Total number of apples in storage 16.3% less than last June
The U.S. Apple Association has released its eighth report on the 2020 apple crop. According to the survey, this year's fresh apple holdings on June 1, 2021, totaled 27.7 million bushels, 18.8% less than the... more »
USApple board green-lights in-person Annual Outlook Conference
The U.S. Apple Association Board of Directors this week gave an enthusiastic go-ahead to hold the organization’s annual conference in-person this summer. The 126th Annual Crop and Outlook Marketing Conference will take place Aug. 19-20... more »
Fresh apple holdings sit at 18% less than a year ago, USApple reports
The U.S. Apple Association has released Market News, its seventh report on the 2020 apple crop. According to the survey, this year's fresh apple holdings on May 1, 2021, totaled 38 million bushels, 18.8% less... more »
USApple: Number of apples in storage 8.6% less than a year ago
The U.S. Apple Association has released its sixth report on the 2020 apple crop. According to the survey, this year's fresh apple holdings on April 1, 2021, totaled 51.2 million bushels, 12.8% less than the... more »
USApple: Total number of apples in storage on March 1 is 8% less than year ago
The U.S. Apple Association's March 2021 edition of Market News has been released. This is the fifth report on the 2020 apple crop. According to the survey, this year's fresh apple holdings on March 1,... more »
USApple Association selects 2021 Young Apple Leaders
The U.S. Apple Association announced Feb. 9 its class of 2021 Young Apple Leaders . Fifteen accomplished and aspiring young women and men were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders... more »
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