A Century of Washington Apples By Jim Loudon|July 2, 2020 Apple production in Washington has undergone an amazing transformation in the past century. A former orchardist shares the evolution he has seen over the last 90 years.Read More
4 Fruit Varieties You Might Want To Add to Your Crop Portfolio By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
Video: Why Chasing High Prices Can Backfire on Vegetable Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026
FDA Continues Focus on Lettuce in Cyclospora Outbreak Probe Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 20, 2026
How PGRs are Making Pome Fruit Harvest More Manageable By Thomas Skernivitz|June 30, 2020 Harvesting of tree fruit has never been more flexible, thanks to pre- and near-harvest plant growth regulator applications.
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%!
How Operation Farm Dog Fetches Help for Military Heroes By David Eddy|June 16, 2020 Learn more about a unique program that links returning veterans not only with agriculture, but also a canine pal.
CRISPR Growing to be Game Changer for Tree Fruit By Kenong Xu|June 10, 2020 The ‘shock wave’ arrival of prime editors could someday be of big benefit in pome crops.
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.
Living After Midnight With Fire Blight By Thomas Skernivitz|April 1, 2020 Plant disease wastes no time destroying pome tree dreams, oftentimes under the cover of darkness.
Ways Apple Growers Can Master Micronutrient Mechanics By Thomas Skernivitz|March 24, 2020 Suppliers sing the praises of foliar application and more while offering myriad advice.
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.
Why Apple Growers Are Being Urged to Stay a Cut Above By Thomas Skernivitz|March 11, 2020 Want a more productive orchard? This year’s International Fruit Tree Association Conference focused in on pruning pointers. Here are some highlights.
Why Apple Growers Are Feeling Uneasy By David Eddy|January 8, 2020 Excitement builds for new varieties, especially ‘Cosmic Crisp,’ though it’s Washington-only, but there are equally strong concerns.
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.
Why CRISPR Looks Promising for Apple Breeding By Kenong Xu|November 13, 2019 Gene editing, once thought impossible in apples, now offers intriguing possibilities.
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.
Are There Too Many Apple Varieties on the Market? By David Eddy|October 2, 2019 Growers might be hurting retail sales in their quest for the next ‘Honeycrisp.’ And now come the footsteps of the 800-pound gorilla, ‘Cosmic Crisp.’
Trade Instability Takes Big Bites Out of U.S. Apple Crop By Christina Herrick|September 25, 2019 Export volumes fell 27% in 2018! Learn what industry experts are expecting for 2019.
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.
What About Using a High Rate of PGRs on Honeycrisp Apples? By Duane W. Greene|August 19, 2019 Using plant growth regulator products can help spread out harvest times and minimize preharvest drop during a very busy fall.
