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Christopher Gerlach to join USApple as director of industry analytics
Christopher Gerlach The U.S. Apple Association announced Christopher Gerlach will join the organization as director
USDA agrees apple growers qualify for CFAP funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a correction to its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Pandemic packing pivot
Fruit warehouses across the U.S. adjust practices to continue shipping amid the coronavirus.
Kyle Rasch, a young grower from Conklin, Michigan
Kyle is a fifth-generation famer in the West-central Michigan region. He was part of USApple’s Young Apple Leaders program, obtained a business degree from Grand Rapids Community College and is the son of Sue and Chuck Rasch.
Another Cosmic lawsuit filed
Management company accuses nursery of illegal propagation of WA 38 trees.
Fruit industry questions eligibility for USDA direct payment program
Few tree fruit growers able to access benefits as program began.
Washington shippers making Farmers to Families food boxes
USDA coronavirus response program offers contracts so distributors can supply nonprofits, benefiting both growers and families in need.
Ludacrisp gaining speed
Growers planting Midwest Apple Improvement Association’s second-most popular variety in greater numbers.
Soil now regulated under apple maggot quarantine in Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture finalized a rule change that adds soil and growing
Red flesh for red ciders
Michigan State University program focused on varieties for juice.
Hot start continues for Cosmic Crisp
In Washington State University study, second-leaf Cosmic Crisp packouts surpass third-leaf results.
Apple industry appeals to USDA to revisit pandemic payment eligibility
USApple says the USDA used flawed approach that found most apple growers ineligible for support despite price declines and sales slowdowns
WAEF scholarship recipient donates back with first paycheck
Neftali Garcia A Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarship recipient has donated a portion of his
An orchard with a head start
A new ultrahigh-density approach in Washington starts with nursery trees planted at full height.
Bye to big branches
The grow-through-tree approach appeals to New York growers with home nurseries and those who want to buy custom trees.
Brandt: Global brands offer value
The enduring success of Pink Lady shows why critical mass matters for fruit branding.
Make your crop load count
Results from Michigan trial show promise for bud load pruning.
Two Washington shippers start making Farmers to Families food boxes
USDA coronavirus response program offers contracts to distributors to supply nonprofits directly, benefiting both growers and families in need.
Alicia Abendroth, a young grower from Wolcott, New York
Alicia grew up in Lower Saxony, Germany, and attended Geisenheim University before transferring to Cornell University to pursue her undergraduate degree in plant sciences.
Bud removal can control the flower power
Artificial spur extinction removes buds early, eases angst of thinning.
Joel Carter, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
Joel went to University of British Columbia, focusing on economics, and returned to the family farm, eventually buying his own land. He’s the son of Louisa and Neal Carter.
Orchards facing an unwanted legacy
Washington environmental authorities look for ways to screen historic orchard properties for lead and arsenic of yesteryear.
G.935 research results inconclusive
Researchers still can’t blame Geneva 935 rootstock declines on virus.
Mediterranean modernization
IFTA audience hears how Italian growers are coupling orchard design to mechanization.
A forgotten fruit region finds itself
Growers starting to realize West-central Michigan’s potential.
New research station underway in West-central Michigan
Local growers and Michigan State University partner to serve area's unique needs.
Brittany Komm, a young grower from East Wenatchee, Washington
Brittany is the senior viticulturist — also known as the “grape lady” — at Precept Wine Brands. She obtained her graduate degree at Washington State University.
Expanded coverage for trees
Federal government releases tree insurance program sought by industry.
Stress for success with Honeycrisp
Summer water deficits can cause Honeycrisp fruit size to skew a little smaller, which can reduce bitter pit incidence.
Still no answer for bitter pit
After 150 years of investigation, we still don't know what causes bitter pit.
Precision vision on 2020 IFTA Michigan tour
International Fruit Tree Association conference showcases how hardy Michigan growers stay competitive.
CMI Orchards and Yakima Fruit form partnership
CMI Orchards LLC announced in a news release a new strategic partnership with Yakima Fruit
Destination Washington
International orchard groups plan tour, research conference.
Renewed push for precision
Cornell research and extension urging growers to make precision crop load management a priority, including blossom thinning.
It’s a matter of timing for codling moths
Entomologist reminds growers to use all the tools on time.
San Jose scale befuddled by pheromones
Mating disruption shows promise for San Jose scale.
A bear of a problem for fruit growers — Video
Big pests a growing concern for orchards across the country.
Adrian Arts, a young grower from Summerland, British Columbia
Adrian began farming about five years ago, after obtaining degrees in water resource science and geology. He returned home to Summerland and is now leasing and managing several smaller orchards. He is the son of Shirley Hansen and Adrian Arts.
Growers facing a time of tough decisions
Three growers share ideas for the pains caused by industry overreach.
Apple scab study aims for disease-resistant genes
Cornell pathologist studies the genetics of trees and pathogens to help breeders win the genetic arms race.
WSU schedules Spanish-language soil health workshop in Prosser
03/13/2020WSU's Spanish-language soil health workshop has been postponed, due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
Fighting fungicide failure
WSU research finds resistance emerging to key postharvest fungicides — pathologist says sanitation strategies are needed to protect fruit.
Matt Murphy, a young grower from Geneva, New York
Matt is a first-generation tree fruit grower and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in viticulture, enology and plant sciences. He’s a farm manager at Red Jacket Orchards and is the son of Tina and Marty Murphy.
Good to Know: The 1-2-3 rule for renewal pruning
Use the 1-2-3 rule of renewal pruning to keep the fruiting wood of apple and pear trees young and productive.
IFTA Day 3: Precise crop management
Precision pruning a key part of the process.
Pruning after cold damage
After severe freezes, timing becomes critical to remove injured limbs.
IFTA Day 2: Innovation in the cold
IFTA tour highlights modern training systems.
Cosmic Crisp soars at launch
After years of research and branding buildup, the first Cosmic Crisps hit the market.
Packing performance good for first Cosmic Crisp
Cosmic Crisp rolls out with respectable packouts, with mechanical flaws as biggest cullage cause.
IFTA’s first day has precise focus
Winter meetings in Grand Rapids highlight IFTA's 2020 vision