Drape netting in organic apple orchard prevents repeat of destructive 2021 season.

Naming contest for Washington State University’s latest apple cultivar yields a bright winner in ‘Sunflare’.

EPA approves chlorantraniliprole post-patent products. Learn about two that pertain to fruit and nut growers.

Researchers expand the CRISPR genome engineering toolbox with transposase-assisted target-site integration (TATSI), a “jumping gene” for fruit improvement.

Always thinking outside the box, former Apple Grower of the Year Bill Dodd shares his thoughts.

North Carolina State Extension experts are helping connect apple growers to immediate relief while working to mitigate damage for future harvests.

Washington State University names exclusive global licensing partner for its newest apple variety, ‘WA 64’.

Total number of apples in storage falls from 191 million bushels to 177 million.

Hurricane Helene’s impact on 2023 Apple Grower of the Year Kenny Barnwell put things in perspective for American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz.

USDA has awarded a $601,125 grant to a team of Penn State scientists for the development of a robotic spraying system that helps apple blossom thinning.

Axios 20 SC fungicide contains the only FRAC Group 52 active ingredient on the market with no known cross-resistance to other fungicide groups.

Scientific experiment would not only track the sun to capture energy but provide a warm canopy on cooler days and shade the trees from excessive heat.

Apple scab is one of the most significant diseases that impact apples. This year’s frequent rain events made apple scab infections worse than usual.

Decorated pomologist worked for the University of Arkansas from 1958 to 1989.

We’ve long known that eating fruits and vegetables correlates with good health. But the benefits go well beyond — such a diet can actually make you smarter.

Food for thought. Chris Gerlach, VP of Insights and Analytics with USApple, touches on several key topics relevant to growers of all fruit types.

Storage solutions are more important than ever. Fortunately, financing options allow packers to reserve capital while investing in innovation.

Varieties on the rise include ‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Pink Lady’/’Cripps Pink’, and ‘Cosmic Crisp’. Varieties on the decline include ‘Gala’ and ‘Red Delicious’.

Learn how FDA’s new guidance simplifies the review process for gene-edited plants.