How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024 Learn more about a contest being held to help give Washington State University’s newest apple variety 'WA 64' a new name. Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Automated Harvest In Fruit Orchards Remains a Challenge By David Eddy|April 7, 2024 Where are the robots? Mechanization matters for pome fruit growers are still daunting — and expensive.
Fruit and Nut Nurseries Showcase Some of Their Latest and Greatest Varieties Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 24, 2024 Check out several selections, including apples, almond, raspberry, and more from leading nursery operation and fruit breeders.
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.”
Oriental Fruit Moth Lands In Hot Water — And It’s a Good Thing By Thomas Skernivitz|March 12, 2024 But what’s the ideal temperature to kill the tree fruit pest without hurting the tree?
Fruit Researchers Get Backing To Help Snuff Out Fire Blight By Virginia Tech News|March 8, 2024 Multistate scientific project supported by a $5.7 million grant from USDA NIFA.
High Tech Heating System Aims To Save Apple Blossoms from the Cold By Penn State News|March 3, 2024 Research suggests autonomous, intelligent system is capable of warming fruit tree canopies.
Spotlight on Crab Apple Trees Ready for the Picking Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 26, 2024 Check out a few crab apple selections from a leading nursery and fruit breeder.
By The Numbers: Significant 2023-2024 U.S. Apple Production Stats By Thomas Skernivitz|January 30, 2024 Led by Washington state, nation’s November storage numbers the highest since 2014; ‘Honeycrisp’ finishes No. 1, ahead of ‘Gala’.
Ways Phenotyping Has a Growing Sense for Plant Health By Thomas Skernivitz|January 29, 2024 Purdue University blends agriculture and bioengineering to develop patented phenotyping tool.
Healthy Plant Nutrition Advice for Apple Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|January 23, 2024 Suppliers point enquiring producers in the direction of crop input expertise.
Spotlight On 6 Sweet Apple and Berry Varieties Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 16, 2024 Check out several apple and berry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.
Latest Breakthrough on USDA Exemption of Gene-Edited Crops By Kenong Xu|January 5, 2024 Get an update on CRISPR along with what plant traits were altered for improvement, and what types of entities are currently developing.
The Good and Bad for Washington State Apple Growers By David Eddy|January 2, 2024 Local producers scramble for profits in wake of boon crop. Find out what was said during the Washington State Tree Fruit Association annual meeting.
3 New Apple Rootstocks To Be a Game-Changer for Growers By Cornell Chronicle|December 19, 2023 Already strong and still growing, Cornell’s Geneva Apple Rootstock program to cover the bases for all growers with trio of new releases.
New Studies Estimate Apples for Processing Production and Harvest Costs By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|December 4, 2023 Two new studies can help Central California Coast growers estimate costs and potential returns for organic and conventional apples for processing.
The Key To Bitter Pit in Apples? Unlock The Calcium By Thomas Skernivitz|December 4, 2023 While there is no simple solution to improving uptake of the nutrient, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers have various options.
New and Juicy Fruit Varieties You Should Know and Grow Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 14, 2023 Check out a few apple, grape, cherry, and berry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.
The Science Behind Why Weeping Growth in Apple Trees Defy Gravity By Kenong Xu|October 31, 2023 Study reveals the primary genetic cause of apple-growing enigma.
Report: Employment and Rising Costs Magnified in the Apple Orchard By Thomas Skernivitz|October 9, 2023 U.S. Apple Association addresses labor and inflation in its latest outlook report. Check out some notable remarks.