USApple Board, USDA Chief Take on Labor and Trade Issues Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 21, 2024 USApple President Jim Bair says, "We need a stable, adequate, and predictable workforce for apple growers.” Read More
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
Apple Industry Expects 4.1% Production Jump in 2023-2024 By Thomas Skernivitz|August 21, 2023 However, projected total of 256.3 million bushels would be down 1% over five-year average.
Fruit and Vegetable Association Leaders Demand Immigration Reform Posted by David Eddy|September 16, 2022 International Fresh Produce Association, USApple call for bolstering the farm workforce to lower food costs.
U.S. Apple Forecast Arrives at 244.2 Million Bushels By Thomas Skernivitz|August 19, 2022 Estimate translates to 1.7% decrease year over year.
USApple Praises Biden Nomination for Chief Ag Trade Negotiator Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 10, 2022 Nominee Doug McKalip has frequently worked with the organization.
Walmart, American Trucking Association Executives To Speak at USApple Outlook Conference Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 10, 2022 The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 18-19 in Chicago.
USApple Calls on Biden to Eliminate Tariffs on China Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2022 Call comes as critical Chinese New Year begins amid plunging exports to SE Asia.
Michigan Grower Named to Lead USApple Association Posted by David Eddy|August 25, 2021 Chris Alpers, who already has experience testifying before Congress, takes the reins for 2021-2022.
USApple Plans In-Person Outlook Conference Posted by David Eddy|May 20, 2021 Conference will include presentation of the Apple Grower of the Year award.
2020 Apple Crop Projected Slightly Down From Last Year Posted by David Eddy|August 21, 2020 USApple calculations dovetail with USDA’s expected crop size of 253.6 million bushels, down 3% from 2019.
Voices Heard: CFAP Money Will Reach Apple Growers After All By Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2020 USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program.
Apple Industry on Absent CFAP Funding: USDA Numbers ‘Fatally Flawed’ Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 16, 2020 Apple prices have declined “drastically” more than 5%, it notes; more like 6.5% to 24.9%!
U.S. Has Record Number of Apples in Storage Posted by David Eddy|June 9, 2020 Both fresh and total apple holdings are nearly 25% higher than they were one year ago.
Tree Fruit Leaders to USDA: Cater CARES Act to Our Unique Needs By Growing Produce Staff|April 13, 2020 Grower organizations ask Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider their nuanced COVID-19-related losses while disseminating federal funding.
USApple Joins Ag Groups, Calls for State Department to Expedite Ag Worker Visas Posted by David Eddy|March 19, 2020 With many foreign workers just about to arrive to help with orchard tasks, growers need relief.
Fruit Industry Leaders Hail China Trade Deal Posted by David Eddy|January 16, 2020 USApple, California Fresh Fruit Association chiefs were on hand at the White House for the signing.
Why 2020 Holds Tremendous Promise for the Apple Industry By Jim Bair|December 3, 2019 Obstacles loom, but Jim Bair of U.S. Apple says bright young growers and rapidly improving technologies are just some of the reasons for optimism.
Apple Growers Have More Than a Few Reasons to See Red Right Now By Christina Herrick|October 15, 2019 Trade issues are a serious stumbling block for the apple crop being picked right now. It’s time to turn up the volume on the folks in charge.
USApple Outlook: Exports Down; Crop Up By Christina Herrick|August 27, 2019 Trade issues loom large, as while production is up this year, exports are way off from the previous year.
Gavel Passes to New USApple Board Chairman Posted by David Eddy|August 26, 2019 California apple grower who also farms olives is named new leader at association’s annual meeting.