Tag: fruit
Voting open for Pa. apple program
Pennsylvania apple growers are set to vote on a new Apple Program Order during a referendum that will remain open through April 18.
Southwest Ohio to host specialty crops conference
A conference for fruit and vegetable growers is set for Feb. 7 at the Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road in Loveland.
OPGMA summer tour takes a closer look at new fruit production...
Quarry Hill Orchards shared the latest orchard innovations at the 2016 OPGMA summer tour in Erie County, Ohio, June 22.
How to eat seasonally this spring
As the first official day of spring quickly approaches, the thought of fresh fruits and vegetables comes to mind in anticipation of a new growing season.
Plant fruit this fall
Fall may actually be a better time to establish strong roots, beat the heat and create a balanced moisture environment for new fruit plants.
Produce grower GAP training offered in two Ohio locations
Two programs in March will offer tips on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, including the use of Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs.
Vegetable, small-fruit production webinar series starts Dec. 19
A series of monthly, Web-based seminars covering topics related to vegetable and small-fruit production issues will kick off Dec. 19.
United Fresh produce reports show impact of produce on health, economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The fresh fruit and vegetable industry has a profound effect on all 50 states, according to updated state profiles recently released...
2011 was a rough year for Pa. produce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's vegetable farmers harvested 13,000 acres of sweet corn for fresh market in 2011 with production totaling 819,000 hundredweight or 63 hundredweight per acre.
Cornell’s new raspberry variety extends harvest
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell's new raspberry variety, Crimson Giant, was developed specifically for the New York climate and can extend the harvest window for fresh, local raspberries to the beginning of November.
