A group called New York Apple Growers, LLC, has been formed to commercialize apple varieties developed by Cornell University, New York. Roger Lamont, chair of the group, said that Cornell plans to release two new varieties soon and has applied for patents for them. Earlier this year, the university invited proposals from entities interested in growing, packing, marketing, and selling Cornell’s advanced apple selections. New York Apple Growers was the only one to submit a proposal by the July 1 deadline, Lamont said, and he expected that the group would ultimately sign an agreement with Cornell. “They need us and […]