Increasing Foot Traffic In The Orchard, Literally By Christina Herrick|September 5, 2013 An orchard’s hilly terrain might offer runners plenty of challenges, but hosting a run on a working farm offers a unique set of challenges for an orchard.Read More
How To Manage Soil Salinity in Your Fruit and Nut Orchards By Dan Cook, Tessenderlo Kerley|June 5, 2026
Legislation To Regulate Hard Cider Introduced In House Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 4, 2013 U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Chris Collins (NY-27) recently introduced the Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation (CIDER) […]
Washington Apple Education Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2013 The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) recently recognized its scholarship recipients at the 8th Annual WAEF Scholarship Celebration […]
2013 Apple Crop Estimate Unveiled By Brian Sparks|August 27, 2013 There was certainly a change in tone during this year’s U.S, Apple Association Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, […]
Veteran Nursery Fieldman Retires Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2013 Mike Anderson, a South Central Washington fieldman for Van Well Nursery, retired August 31 after 45 years of […]
Take A Tour Of Empire Fruit Growers Packinghouse Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 21, 2013 Rich Leous, general manager of Empire Fruit Growers and Rachel Thompkins, office manager, led Wayne County (NY) Fruitgrower […]
Demonstration Gives Up-Close Look At Automatic Fruit Tree Grader Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 19, 2013 John Baugher of Adams County Nursery in Aspers, PA, demonstrates the company’s new automatic tree grader during the […]
Innovation And Experimentation Highlights Of New York Orchard Tour By Christina Herrick|August 16, 2013 This year’s Wayne County Fruitgrower Tour focused on innovation in the orchard and packinghouse. The annual event is […]
New York Apple Growers Forecast Big Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 6, 2013 New York state apple growers are back, thanks to a bigger, better crop with more of the varieties […]
Apple Varieties NY1 And NY2 Now Called SnapDragon And RubyFrost Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2013 After years of development and consumer testing as “NY1” and “NY2” Cornell University and New York Apple Growers […]
Analyzing Apple Harvest Management Tools Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2013 Lengthening shelf life and stopping the production of ethylene in apple are two benefits of using ReTain in […]
Research To Address Fire Blight Challenges For Organic Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 23, 2013 The Organic Center recently announced a project to provide organic apple and pear growers with critical information on […]
IFTA Attendees Battle Heat During Orchard Tours By Brian Sparks|July 16, 2013 This week the International Fruit Tree Associations is holding its annual Study Tour in the heart of Pennsylvania […]
USApple Comments On New FDA Regulations On Apple Juice Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 12, 2013 The FDA has proposed a change in the maximum allowable level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice. The […]
Stemilt Co-Owner Named Organic Farmer Of The Year Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 12, 2013 The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently announced the honorees of the 2013 Organic Leadership Awards which include Kyle […]
Diamond Fruit Growers Celebrates 100 Years In Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2013 Diamond Fruit Growers recently marked 100 years in the industry with friends, family, industry partners, and fellow growers. […]
The Future Is Now For Orchard Technology By Brian Sparks|July 2, 2013 Across the country, manufacturers, growers, and Extension are working together to advance apple harvesting technology.
Untapped Potential In Hard Cider Market By Christina Herrick|July 2, 2013 Editor’s note: The market for hard cider is expanding, and apple growers are taking notice. American/Western Fruit Grower […]
A Preview Of USApple’s 2013 Outlook Conference By Nancy Foster|July 1, 2013 Attending this year’s Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference, hosted by USApple, will be more important than ever. […]
The Hard Cider Market Is Ripe For The Picking Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2013 Mike Beck, president of Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI, and Steve Lecklider, farm manager of […]
