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Apple industry leader Fred Hess dies at age 70

Frederick E. Hess, noted for his leadership on many apple organizations including the U.S. Apple Association, PA Apple Marketing Board,and the U.S. Apple Export Council, died June 14. He was instrume... more »

Report: Impacts of climate change in California significant

From record temperatures to proliferating wildfires and rising seas, California is already feeling the significant and growing effects of climate change, according to a new report  that tracks 36... more »

China’s tariff hikes hit fruit categories, including apples

According to media reports, China is placing new tariffs on 128 products bought from the U.S. as retaliation against taxes approved by President Trump on imported steel and aluminum. The new tariffs... more »

Blossom Protect, Botector get EPA OK to increase storage time

Vista, California-based Westbridge Agricultural Products' has received Environmental Protection Agency approval for an extended storage period on the Blossom Protect and Botector product labels. The n... more »

Kasumin registered in California for control of diseases in cherries

A newly registered FRAC group 24 bactericide from Arysta LifeScience will provide California walnut and cherry growers with a new bactericide to fight tough bacterial crop diseases while delivering an... more »

Kasumin for California pome fruit used for fire blight

California pome fruit growers recently gained a much-needed product to help fight against fire blight: Kasumin Bactericide. Arysta LifeScience announces that the California Department of Pesticide Re... more »