EPA Approves New 1-MCP Technology Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 EPA approved Fysium, a new 1-MCP product from Pace International LLC. Considered new technology, this product is produced […]Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Research Is Vital To Keep Asian Apple Export Markets Open By Desmond R. Layne|July 29, 2015 With the large domestic production of U.S. apples in recent years, Asian export markets (China, etc.) are vital. […]
Hot Temps, Hot Topics Served Up During IFTA Summer Tour By Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”76325″] The first day of the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) summer tour in Washington State […]
Cornell University To Host First Fruit Tour For Spanish-Speaking Employees Posted by Christina Herrick|July 14, 2015 The Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lake Ontario Fruit Program team will present the first summer fruit tour for Spanish-speaking […]
Penn State University To Present IPM Scouting Program For Young Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 13, 2015 Penn State University Extension will present a networking session for young growers featuring hands-on training on scouting orchards […]
Wildfires Damage Washington Fruit Businesses Posted by Richard Jones|June 29, 2015 More than 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire swept into Wenatchee, WA, on […]
Why We’re Breeding Apples For Climate Change By James R. McFerson|June 26, 2015 The Pacific Northwest tree fruit industry is ready for climate change. That is not saying we welcome its inevitable […]
How USApple Made A Push For USDA Bonus Buy By Mark Seetin|June 24, 2015 In response to a request from USApple, (USDA announced what is expected to be the largest single purchase […]
Don’t Neglect Overwintering Fire Blight Cankers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 22, 2015 Canker blight has been seen in Pennsylvania orchards, thanks to ideal weather conditions as of late. Kari Peter […]
Cornell Cooperative Summer Fruit Tour Will Be June 17 Posted by Christina Herrick|June 10, 2015 The 2015 Cornell Cooperative Extension Lake Ontario Summer Fruit Tour in Western New York will be held significantly […]
2015 Fresh Pear Crop Estimate Released Posted by Christina Herrick|June 10, 2015 Nearly 451,000 tons of fresh pears are expected this year, which equates to 20.4 million standard boxes. These […]
Millions Of Washington Apples Dumped By David Eddy|May 29, 2015 Monster crop, port slowdown blamed for tremendous waste of apples.
Solve Your Labor Problems From Within By Richard Jones|May 26, 2015 Summer is here, which means harvest season is just around the corner. Hopefully you’ll have the crews you […]
Sounding Off On Record Purchase Of Apples By Christina Herrick|May 26, 2015 Recently USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service announced the purchase of 34.9 million pounds of fresh apples and 16.1 million […]
Grants Available For Farmworker Education Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2015 Grants are available for farmworkers and their families interested in attending adult educational programs through the Washington Apple […]
Apple Scab Alert Posted by Christina Herrick|May 18, 2015 Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension warned growers of possible apple scab and fire blight infections following […]
Michigan State University To Host Field Day At Clarksville Research Center Posted by Christina Herrick|May 15, 2015 Michigan State University (MSU) will hold a field day on June 23 at Clarksville Research Center, 9302 Portland […]
Tips For Apogee Applications Posted by Christina Herrick|May 13, 2015 Michigan State University Extension educators say applications at king bloom petal fall help suppress fire blight.
Registration Open For U.S. Apple Association’s Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|May 12, 2015 Industry leaders from around the country will convene in Chicago, IL, for U.S. Apple Association’s Apple Crop Outlook […]
Conditions Present For High Fire Blight Risk In East Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 “Folks, it’s shaping up to be another doozy of a spring for fire blight and you must heed […]
