How to Predict Bitter Pit in Honeycrisp Apples By Ana Isabel Reho|September 3, 2018 This harvest season, Pennsylvania ‘Honeycrisp’ growers will test a new model developed by Penn State researchers. Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Kaari Stannard to Lead U.S. Apple Association Posted by Christina Herrick|August 30, 2018 The Owner of New York Apple Sales brings extensive experience within the apple industry to the organization.
University of Minnesota Debuts ‘First Kiss’ Early Apple Posted by Christina Herrick|August 9, 2018 Early season variety will be marketed as ‘First Kiss’ within Minnesota and ‘Rave’ by Stemilt.
2018 Washington Apple Crop Expected to be Down Slightly Posted by David Eddy|August 7, 2018 The Washington State Tree Fruit Association predicts a 131-million-box fresh crop, down 2% from 2017.
Young Woman to Lead New York Apple Growers Posted by David Eddy|July 24, 2018 Sarah Dressel has been named Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the New York Apple Association.
IFTA Summer Tour Rolls North of the Border With Cherries on Top By Christina Herrick|July 24, 2018 Fruit breeding a hot topic as the International Fruit Tree Association makes first stop at Summerland Research Station in British Columbia.
Want to Build Your Farm Brand? Plot How You Can Get TV Exposure By Richard VanVranken|July 22, 2018 Recent television shows spurred my wife and me to pack our bags and plan a vacation around farm visits.
Who Can Build the Best Apple-Picking Robot? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 20, 2018 Competition set for college students to prove their agriculture innovation mettle.
How to Prevent Sunburn on Apples By Amanda Gallagher|June 23, 2018 Learn the causes of sunburn and heat stress and how to help manage them in your orchard.
New York Apple Orchard Claims World First in Pollination by Drone Posted by Christina Herrick|June 12, 2018 Hexacopter sprays pollen on five acres at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard.
Washington Apple Growers Caught in Costly Trade Spat with Mexico Posted by David Eddy|June 5, 2018 New 20% retaliatory tariff is a real blow to Washington’s 1,300-plus growers, who farm almost all the apples the U.S. exports to Mexico.
How This Novel Device Can Disrupt Mating of Fruit Pests By Christina Herrick|May 25, 2018 Husband and wife team create mating disruption device modeled after gauchos’ hunting bolas.
2017 Apple Crop May be Largest Ever Posted by David Eddy|May 7, 2018 Coming off what could turn out to be the largest apple crop in U.S. history, the nation’s total number […]
New Finds of Spotted Lanternfly on Apple By Christina Herrick|May 1, 2018 Spotted lanternfly has been found in commercial apple orchards.
Apple Infection Risk High at Tight Cluster Posted by Christina Herrick|April 24, 2018 Apple scab, powdery mildew can occur at this time, as rain is in the forecast.
Precision Technology Makes Semiochemicals More Effective By Laura Drotleff|April 20, 2018 Consider using these advancements to improve the delivery of your biological control investments.
Farm-Based New York Craft Beverages See Big Jump Posted by Christina Herrick|April 7, 2018 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says farm-based craft beverages increased by 150% since 2012 and the growth is attributed to legislative and regulatory reforms to promote craft beverages.
New Apple on the Way for the Mid-Atlantic Region By Christina Herrick|April 6, 2018 ‘Antietam Blush’ is a ‘Cripps Pink’ cross that boasts dwarfing properties in the scion.
Hats Off to the IFTA Kiwi Hosts By Christina Herrick|March 27, 2018 New Zealanders rolled out the red carpet for an international delegation to the South and North Islands.
8 Things I Learned About New Zealand Apple Production (and You Should, too) By Christina Herrick|March 27, 2018 From innovation to cultural practices, there’s a lot to take away from my trip with IFTA to the North and South Islands.
