Category: Fruits
Washington State Tree Fruit Association reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
Decreased apple holdings reported
Apple storage continues to decline.
$40M USDA processed apple products purchase ordered
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA.
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).
Funding, caps increased for new USDA specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
USDA names U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of nine members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1.
2025 blueberry industry meeting to be in Seattle
The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle.
USDA SWD biopesticide development grant given to MSU
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners recognized
The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec. 10 reception at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida grower
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Apple holdings fall
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple).
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines
It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family.