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Titanic orchard

Commission hires international interns

Australia issues risk analysis for NZ apples

There are few more issues left to resolve, says New Zealand apple representative.

EQIP funds for organic growers

The USDA recently allocated an additional $50 million for the EQIP Organic Initiative.

Michigan growers can get frost warnings hourly

Fruit growers in Michigan can get frost warnings by phone call, text message, or email if they subscribe to a new service from Michigan State University’s Enviro-weather system. It costs $100 a year.

Richard Lehnert

New Web site serves Michigan fruit growers

Michigan fruit growers used to having their own Michigan State University Web site for fruit news and information will now find it integrated with other agricultural news on a new Web site http://news.msue.msu.edu.

Richard Lehnert

Washington stone fruit grower assessments stay the same

Cherry crop size looks strong, despite bud damage from the cold.

Melissa Hansen

Compensation available for cold losses

Growers who lost trees because of severe cold weather this winter might be eligible to be reimbursed for replacement trees or vines.

IFTA tours Washington

Members of the International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association toured the lower Yakima Valley during their annual conference.

Geraldine Warner

Freeze damage compensation available