Fresh apple holdings as of Jan. 1 stood at 116 million bushels, nearly 20% higher than the five-year average.
The natural bacterium found in soil can survive in cold storage; this promising biocontrol offers an alternative to chemical treatments.
Meanwhile, the nation’s dominant producer, Washington, revised its crop estimate upward.
Growers need to pay attention to relative humidity, temperature, light, and more to maintain proper storage conditions for potatoes.