Category: Apples
U.S. apple holdings down 2% from year ago, processing inventories rise
U.S. apple holdings totaled 127.6 million bushels on Feb. 1, down 2% year over year. See the fresh and processing inventory trends.
Federal shutdown disrupts USApple’s storage reporting
USApple has released the latest U.S. apple storage numbers, but the federal government shutdown is harming apple reporting. Read more.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
Kyle Weber is the 2026 MSHS president, focusing on tree fruit research, grower education, and Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry.
USApple honors Steve Clement with industry’s highest honor
Steve Clement was honored at the USApple Outlook conference. Read about the award the longtime apple leader received.
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
U.S. apple growers anticipate a bumper 2025–26 crop, with many states seeing strong yields. Read the full forecast here.
USApple forecasts large 2025-26 apple crop
USApple is forecasting 279 million bushels for the 2025-26 apple crop. Read more about the production increases and declines.
August USApple report shows late-season apple storage
USApple’s August report shows 25 million bushels in storage, a record-late level. Get the full report details now.
July apple holdings storage reported by USApple
The latest report from USApple shows U.S. national apple storage has declined. Read more about the seasonal change from June to July 2025.
USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced
The speakers for USApple Outlook 2025 have been announced. Read more about the industry leader presentations and upcoming conference.
Apple woes: Trade wars, costs jeopardize apple growers
U.S. apple growers are facing rising input costs, labor pressures and trade competition. Get more insights from the latest USApple webinar.
USApple report shows apple holdings continue falling
U.S. national apple storage continues to decrease. Read more about the June 2025 report findings and storage trends.
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
MSU is surveying state apple growers to better understand how shock events impact the state’s apple production. Learn more about the survey.
Apple holdings reported
Apple storage continues to decline
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USApple introduces 2025 NextGen fellowship class
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.