Allen: My thanks to growers supporting food safety research
“One bad apple will spoil the barrel” is almost as familiar as the saying “an apple a day keeps the
Trade agreement is unifying: Good Point
Jim Allen A few years ago, Todd Fryhover of the Washington State Apple Commission was invited to speak
Cool Weather Becomes Grower Friendly
Over the last few weeks, New York Apple growers have cursed the cold weather, but are now praising the cooler
Freeze warnings!
Tonight could be the night we talk about all year. Hard freeze warnings are forecast across New York State for
March Madness
As an avid NCCA basketball fan who lives for March each year, the Madness is not only about my team.This
NY Congressman Introduces Bill
This week, Congressman Bill Owens, who represents the largest McIntosh growing region in the world, introduced H.R. 3914 that will
D.C. meeting yields common message
Last week, apple folks from Washington State to Vermont met in Washington, D.C., to attend the U.S. Apple Association’s Public
Gotta Be Heard!
How many years have we said, “Unless you fix immigration, our apples will not be picked,” and how many years
Labor reform
Dear Congressional Staff: I apologize for what might seem to be a form message to you all, but I wanted
Earthquakes, Hurricane, Tropical Storms and E-Verify!
Holy Catastrophe, Batman! What's next? Dealing with Mother Nature in the North East, is certainly something that we just accept