Category: Michigan Apple Growers
Michigan Apple Growers Expect to Harvest 22.5 Million Bushels in 2020
Industry announces harvest estimate at annual Outlook conference
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 22.5 million bushels (946 million pounds) of apples was announced this afternoon as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which was…
Michigan Apple Growers Ready for Harvest
Early Varieties Estimated to be Ready at End of August
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s much-anticipated apple crop is right on schedule, and growers are ready to harvest the delicious fruit for consumers to enjoy.
“Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, so many…
Michigan Apple Growers Respond to Crises with Resilience
Farmers Carry on Tradition of Producing Food through Good Times and Bad
LANSING, Mich. – For generations, farmers have dedicated their lives to producing food day in and day out, to feed their neighbors, friends, strangers. Through good and bad times,…
At Blossom Time, Apple Growers Assess Minimal Damage From Cold
Michigan’s Fruit Ridge will be in full bloom this weekend
LANSING, Mich. – It is one of the most beautiful and fragrant times of year in Michigan. Apple blossom time is here, and Michigan Apple growers continue their work to ensure a strong crop for the …
Michigan Apple Growers Expect Average-Sized Harvest
Industry announces harvest estimate of 25.25 million bushels in 2019
CHICAGO – The official crop estimate of 25.25 million bushels (1.06 billion pounds) of apples was announced today at the USApple Outlook meeting in Chicago. The 2019 crop estimate …
Michigan Apple growers expect to harvest 20.3 million bushels in 2017
Spring weather resulted in below-average crop size
CHICAGO – Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 20.3 million bushels (852.6 million pounds) of apples this year, according to the official crop estimate announced today at the USApple…
Michigan Apple Grower to Testify at Senate Farm Bill Hearing
Chris Alpers of Lake Leelanau to appear in front of U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Apple grower Chris Alpers of Redpath Orchards in Lake Leelanau, Michigan will speak at the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearings on …
2015 Michigan Apple Crop Size Above Average
Official crop estimate of 24 million bushels for 2015 announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 24 million bushels of apples this year, according to the official crop estimate announced August 21 at the USApple Outlook…
Large Michigan Apple crop expected again this year
Official crop estimate of 28.74 million bushels for 2014 announced today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Diane Smith
Executive Director
800-456-2753
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 28.74 million bushels of apples…
Large Michigan apple crop expected
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Diane Smith
Executive Director
800-456-2753
Official crop estimate of 30 million bushels for 2013 announced today
DEWITT, Mich. – Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 30 million bushels of apples…