Apples
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
During the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) conference and orchard visits, participants viewed the variety of fruit training systems and crop load management programs that Washington apple growers employ. Participants visited a half-dozen farms in... more »
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Chris Baugher, vice president of operations for Adams County Nursery, is the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania (SHAP) 2024 Outstanding Grower of the Year. Baugher received the honor during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention... more »
Tree fruit honorees: IFTA recognizes individuals
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) has recognized individuals for their contributions to the horticulture industry. At IFTA’s Feb. 14 business meeting and awards session during the organization’s 67th conference in Yakima, Washington, the association... more »
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update. An April 16 email outlined updates on fruit crops in a variety of regions, including Southeast, West central, Grand Rapids and Southwest Michigan. ... more »
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. This year’s version of the Michigan Fruit Management Guide has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. The Michigan Fruit... more »
Proper maintenance aids orchard irrigation systems: Rivulis
Planning is key for running efficient irrigation systems. In the world of farming, investing in orchards and permanent crops is like planting seeds for long-term success — think a decade or even up to 50... more »
April apple storage up
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported higher this April from the previous April, according to an April 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association. Every state except for Michigan and West Virginia reported storage... more »
WSU contest to name apple cultivar
For more than 20 years, Washington State University’s (WSU) newest apple has been known by a mix of numbers and initials. It's now time for apple lovers to give WA 64 a name. An online... more »
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