Category: Apples
Long awaited SAWA labor reform drops, H-2A and immigration debate continues
The bill would overhaul the H-2A guest worker program while dividing agricultural organizations and immigration advocates over its approach to workforce reform.
MSU experts highlight cover crop strategies for regenerative orchards and vineyards
MSU Extension experts discuss cover crop strategies that help vineyard and orchard growers improve soil health and support regenerative farms.
Organic apple processing facility in Washington nears production
Manzana Products Co.’s new organic apple processing facility in Yakima County, Washington, is nearing full operation. Production is slated to begin later this year.
Organic fruits and vegetables lead grocery price increases in new analysis
Consumers are paying 59% more for organic produce on average as organic fruit and vegetable prices climbed 10% in the past year.
Midseason update: Apple growers face ‘critical inflection point’ as prices fall, costs rise
The U.S. apple industry is facing falling wholesale prices, rising labor costs, and weather-related production challenges as growers warn current economics are becoming unsustainable.
Manzana expands organic applesauce capacity in Washington
The project features a $2 million investment to upgrade Manzana’s organic applesauce jar production line.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
March USApple Tracker: Holdings high, fresh stocks down
U.S. fresh apple holdings down 9% vs. last year, processing stocks up. See trends in Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp and spring apple supplies.
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.