crop report

2024 Cranberry Crop Forecast: Massachusetts sees boost

The 2024 cranberry harvest in Massachusetts is projected to see a notable increase, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA. The forecast estimates the state will produce 2.2 million barrels of... more »

USApple forecasts 2024-25 apple crop at 260 million bushels

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is predicting the 2024-25 calendar year (CY) apple crop will be 259.5 million bushels, a 10.1% decrease compared to the 2023-24 season. After record production last year, apple growers expect... more »

Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is characterizing this year's harvest as a promising outlook. The association is projecting the 2024 apple harvest at 124 million forty-pound boxes. The estimate signals a return to... more »

Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU

Cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening, with nighttime lows dipping into the 50s and 60s. While Tuesday morning brought rain and potential thunderstorms, the rest of the week... more »

Michigan Apple exports increase since 2020

The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40%, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council. “Michigan’s surge in apple exports is a testament... more »

California melon growers prepare for July 4 demand

California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Independence Day holiday, an important marketing window melon growers and shippers strive to meet each season. “It is critical... more »

USHBC releases annual impact report

In a recent email, Shelly Hartmann, chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), shared the organization’s accomplishments despite the challenges faced in 2023. Hartmann emphasized the council's efforts in promoting the blueberry industry, maintaining... more »

Kern County Crop Report highlights positive outlook for tomatoes

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) revealed positive trends for tomatoes and vegetable crops in Kern County in its recent crop report. Favorable weather conditions and proactive agricultural practices have contributed to a robust... more »

Apple storage increases

Apple holdings for May have increased by a third. Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported higher this May from the previous May, according to a May 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association's USAppleTracker... more »

Virginia apple growers: act on fungal infections, fire blight

In a recent update from Virginia Tech, apple growers are advised to take immediate action against major fungal infections and the looming threat of fire blight, following significant infections reported on May 4-5. Dr. Keith... more »