Wal-Mart will promote locally grown apples in October and offer discounts on apple productsOctober 2nd, 2009 Wal-Mart will discount apples in OctoberBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Friday it will offer discounts on apples and apple products on four days in October and promote locally grown apples.
Minn. competition showcases wines from frosty northern states, where the grapes sure do sufferAugust 26th, 2009 Minn. contest spotlights wines from frozen northST. PAUL, Minn. — If grapes need to suffer to produce fine wines, surely there are fewer places they suffer as much as Minnesota and other northern-tier states.
Apple growers in most parts of the US apple growers expecting good yield, despite heavy rainsAugust 6th, 2009 Most US apple growers expecting good yieldALBANY, N.Y. — Heavy rains in the northeast have apple farmers predicting an ample crop, but record highs in the Pacific northwest could hurt the harvest in Washington, the nation's top apple-growing state.
Japan approves new inspection rules for Western US cherries, speeding exportsJuly 7th, 2009 New inspection rules help Western cherry exportersYAKIMA, Wash. — Cherry growers in three West Coast states will be able to ship sweet cherries to Japan more cheaply because of a change in the country's pest control requirements for imports of the fruit.
Wisconsin tart cherry crop bounces back after near total loss; US production up 30 percentJune 29th, 2009 Tart cherry crop expected to jump about a thirdWAUSAU, Wis. — What a difference a year makes for growing cherries.
Cherry prospects look cheery in Himachal PradeshApril 28th, 2009 SHIMLA - Cherry growers in Himachal Pradesh, often called the country's fruit bowl, are hoping for a bumper crop. 'We are expecting a bumper cherry crop because of the favourable climatic conditions in the flowering season (March-April).
Apple corrects vote count error, says shareholders to get 'say on pay' voteApril 27th, 2009 After error, Apple giving investors 'say on pay'NEW YORK — Apple Inc. investors will get an advisory vote on executive compensation, the company said Monday, reversing an earlier announcement in which Apple said the "say on pay" proposal failed to get enough support at the most recent shareholder meeting.
Washington state grower Stemilt has all its peaches, nectarines certified organicApril 27th, 2009 Wash. grower has all-organic peaches, nectarinesYAKIMA, Wash. — One of the Pacific Northwest's largest fruit growers has had 100 percent of its peach and nectarine crops certified as organic, following a three-year transition period.
Apple fires 1,600 from retail storesApril 25th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Apple has fired some 1,600 employees from its chain of retail stores due to slackening consumer demand, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The job cuts were referenced in a securities filing by Apple Thursday in which the company said it had 14,000 full-time equivalent employees in its retail division as of March 28, down from the 15,600 as of the end of December.
Eat tart cherries, reduce risk of heart diseasesApril 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Eating just one and a half servings of tart cherries could boost your antioxidant activity and cut risk factors for heart diseases, says the latest research. The University of Michigan (U-M) study found that healthy adults who ate a cup and a half of frozen cherries had increased levels of antioxidants, specifically five different anthocyanins, natural antioxidants that give cherries their distinctive colour.
International airport to boost flower export business in KashmirMarch 27th, 2009 SRINAGAR - The opening of an international airport has buoyed the hopes of flower growers in Kashmir as avenues for selling their produce in international markets open up. Flower growers and exporters are anticipating a huge boost in flower business, as they are hopeful to tap the international markets especially the Gulf countries where the demand for flowers is quite high.
Weather not fruitful for Himachal fruit growersFebruary 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - Rising temperatures and very little or no snowfall since the onset of winter in Himachal Pradesh could hit the hill state's Rs.20-billion (Rs.2,000-crore) fruit industry this year. 'The prolonged dry spell in the mid-hills is a matter of concern.
Plant breeders persevere for 20 years to perfect blight resistant appleJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Plant breeders persevered for 20 years to develop a new, late-ripening apple that is resistant to scabs, the biggest blight that invades the fruit. Being resistant to apple scab is a big plus for growers, said University of Illinois plant (U-I) geneticist Schuyler Korban, as it significantly reduces the number of chemical fungicide sprays.
Himachal to market apple waste manureJanuary 15th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will market organic manure produced from apple solid waste, a senior official said Friday. 'We will market organic manure produced from apple pomace (solid waste left after extraction of juice from fruit),' said Bharat Khera, managing director of Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Processing and Marketing Corp (HPMC).
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh turn to kiwi cultivationJanuary 12th, 2009 SHIMLA - Fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh are increasingly taking to commercial cultivation of the exotic kiwi fruit. Horticulture experts say it's a good step towards crop diversification and fetching them good returns too.
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