Why the U.S. Apple Industry Is at a Crossroads

Industry Outlook Report highlights variety trends, state-by-state production shifts, and opportunities in global trade.

On the upside, growers just posted their best production season ever. At the same time, the threat of oversupply is alarming, as are rising costs.

Led by Washington state, nation’s November storage numbers the highest since 2014; ‘Honeycrisp’ finishes No. 1, ahead of ‘Gala’.

U.S. Apple Association addresses labor and inflation in its latest outlook report. Check out some notable remarks.

Washington state well represented in U.S. Apple Association’s nextgen class.

Brookdale Fruit Farm excels thanks to a father-son team that always looks forward but will never forget a cherished member of the family, business, and community.

International trade a key talking point as more than 90 producers meet with representatives during U.S. Apple Association’s annual trip to Washington.

The future of tree fruit production will be a world of collaboration, incorporation, and real-time data says featured speakers at IFTA conference.

The first female president of the International Fruit Tree Association and the chairwoman of U.S. Apple Association’s Board of Directors talk about education and not missing opportunities in the apple industry.

22 young men and women from the produce industry from across the country to attend the USApple Capitol Hill Day events in March.

Coming off what could turn out to be the largest apple crop in U.S. history, the nation’s total number […]

USApple leader Phil Glaize of Virginia stresses need for reform with current labor regulations, programs at Congressional briefing on agriculture labor crisis.

Editor Dave Eddy and Group Editor Richard Jones and will be in Chicago to present Bill Dodd with […]

Trade organization surpasses follower milestone with social media programs created to deepen online engagement with consumers.

Award-winning national apple month campaign returns with more featured varieties and informative videos.

Drug, dollar, and convenience stores sales increased 7.1%, 2.0%, and 1.4%, respectively, while perishables at grocery stores decreased by 2.6% in 2013.

If Congress does not act before the New Year, the legislation passed by the Senate last year will expire and the whole process will have to start over.

Eighteen men and women from nine states selected to participate in program.

Jim Allen says that removing trade barriers are important to apple industry.