Apple-Crop: IFTA's 50th Anniversary
Greetings Apple-Croppers, The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by holding its Annual Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. The conference takes place Feb. 3-8, 2007, and features educational presentations by experts in tree fruit production from around the world, along with tours of local orchards and packinghouses. Attendees also have the opportunity to take part in horticultural tours prior to the show in Australia, and following the show in New Zealand. Even if you aren't able to attend this milestone event, you can still follow the activities of each day. I'll be making the trip Down Under, and will be writing a daily Web log of the trip, with details on the meetings and orchard tours, as well as thoughts from others in attendance. Beginning Jan. 27, log on to the American/Western Fruit Grower Web site, www.americanfruitgrower.com <http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/> , and click on the "International Fruit Tree Association: Celebrating 50 Years" banner to access the blog. It's something you won't want to miss! If you have any questions, just let me know. Thanks! Brian Sparks Editor, American/Western Fruit Grower Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.americanfruitgrower.com <http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/> www.meistermedia.com <http://www.meistermedia.com/> : "Growing Minds, Feeding Dreams"
Apple-Crop: IFTA Conference Blog
Hello Apple-Croppers. Just sending out a quick note to let everyone know that my International Fuit Tree Association 50th Anniversary Web log, live from Tasmania and New Zealand, is up and running. If you have a chance, check it out at www.americanfruitgrower.com/ifta. Thanks! Brian Sparks Editor, American/Western Fruit Grower
Apple-Crop: Nominate the 2007 Apple Grower of the Year
Hello apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 19th year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by Cerexagri-Nisso LLC in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 31! To submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com . You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thank you! Brian Sparks Editor, American/Western Fruit Grower Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.americanfruitgrower.com <http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/> www.meistermedia.com <http://www.meistermedia.com/> : "Growing Minds, Feeding Dreams"
Apple-Crop: Nominate the Apple Grower of the Year today
Greetings, If you wish to nominate a deserving grower for American/Western Fruit Grower's 2007 Apple Grower of the Year award, you need to act quickly. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 1. For more information on the award, and to nominate a grower, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Apple-Crop: Nominate the 2008 Apple Grower of the Year
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 20th anniversary year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. Past winners include John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Mitch Lynd, Brad Hollabaugh, and many other outstanding growers. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 31! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com . You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thank you! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Apple-Crop: European apple crop
Hi Con, The U.S. Apple Association's Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference in August presented a forecast of this year's U.S. apple crop. The September/October issue of American/Western Fruit Grower included a story about the conference, as well as the crop forecast. You can find the article at the link below. Within the article, you will also find a link to a chart (in a PDF format) with detailed information from states and regions within the U.S. http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/articles/afg_200809_p28.html <http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/articles/afg_200809_p28.html> Hope this helps! If you need more info, I'm sure others on this list can provide comments from their specific regions. Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Con.Traas Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:43 AM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: European apple crop Hello everyone, Estimates for the European apple crop have recently been published. Overall a crop of 9,977,000 tons is expected, a 14% increase on 2007. In the 15 "older" Western EU member states, Jonagold will be down 15% to 683,000 tons, Braeburn down 12% to 268,000 tons, Golden delicious down 8% to 1,944,000 tons, Gala down 4% to 856,000 tons and Elstar down 15% to 370,000 tons. The reason for the overall production rise is that the eastern European states which were frost-affected in 2007 will this year have full crops. Particular mention should be given to Poland, whose production of 1,100,000 tons in 2007 is set to double to 2,360,000 tons this year, which will make it the largest apple producer in Europe this year. Ireland will this year produce 0.1% of Europe's total apple crop, and my own farm 0.005% of Europe's apple crop. And if I had forty euros for every ton of apples grown in Europe this year, I would just have enough money to bail out the Irish banks property speculation bubble, which has just been guaranteed by our very generous government. Any news on US crop estimates? Con Traas The Apple Farm Moorstown Cahir Ireland
Apple-Crop: Nominate the 2009 Apple Grower of the Year
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 21st year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. Past winners include John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Mitch Lynd, Brad Hollabaugh, and many other outstanding growers. Last year's winners were the father-son team of Evan and Nathan Milburn. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 31! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com . You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thanks! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com Check out our new website: www.growingproduce.com <http://www.growingproduce.com/>
RE: Apple-Crop: Tree Value
Hello, Here is a link to the article that appeared in the May 1989 issue of American/Western Fruit Grower. www.growingproduce.com/americanfruitgrower/treevalue.pdf The UC-Davis Calculator is probably your best option today. Thanks! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com Check out our new website: www.growingproduce.com <http://www.growingproduce.com/> From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-c...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Michael J. Fargione Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:58 PM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: Tree Value UC Davis has a tree and vine loss calculator at: http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/tree_vine_loss/ Many years ago, an ag economist Mark Castaldi, published a method for determining tree value in the May 1989 Fruit Grower Magazine. The numbers are out of date but the methodology should still be sound. I am not sure if back issues are available on-line or from a university library. Regards, Mike Fargione Dr. Chiranjit Parmar wrote: In India, we have a formula for the evaluation of various fruit trees. This is widely used and accepted but most courts while deciding the amount of compensation for the orchards/fruit trees falling under roads, dams and other projects. The figures may not be directly applicable in USA but it does suggest a way how to do it. Would it help you. With best regards, Very truly yours, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar 186/3 Jail Road Mandi HP 175001 INDIA. Phones: 01905-222810, 94181-81323 www.fruitipedia.com - Original Message - From: bhr...@aol.com To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 7:49 PM Subject: Apple-Crop: Tree Value Does anyone have any experience in valuing peach tree when a highway goes through your orchard? Billy Reid Reid's Orchard Owensboro,KY The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222376998x1201454298/aol?redir =http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default..aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bc d=May5309AvgfooterNO62> -- Michael J. Fargione Extension Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Hudson Valley Regional Fruit Program Hudson Valley Lab, 3357 Route 9W, P.O. Box 727, Highland, NY 12528-0727 telephone: 845-691-7117, mobil: 845-399-2028, fax: 845-691-2719, email: mj...@cornell.edu visit us at http://hudsonvf.cce.cornell.edu <http://hudsonvf.cce.cornell.edu/> -- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements . Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent "official" opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content.
Apple-Crop: Nominate the 2010 Apple Grower of the Year!
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 22nd year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. Past winners include John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Mitch Lynd, Brad Hollabaugh, and many other outstanding growers. Last year's winner was Bill Zirkle of Zirkle Fruit/Rainier Fruit Co. in Selah, WA. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 31! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com . You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thanks! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com mailto:bdspa...@meistermedia.com> Check out our new website: www.growingproduce.com http://www.growingproduce.com/> Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com Check out our new website: www.growingproduce.com <http://www.growingproduce.com/>
Apple-Crop: Upcoming Webinar on Soil Diseases and Nematodes
GrowingProduce.com, the home website for American/Western Fruit Grower, is presenting a Webinar on "Soil Diseases and Nematodes: Identification, Control, and Regulations." The webinar, which is sponsored by Certis, takes place Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at 2:00 EST. In this free webinar, you will learn how to identify and control soil diseases and nematodes from experts tuned in to the latest techniques. Regulatory rules, such as buffer zones and fumigant management plans, also will be covered. Speakers include: * Joe Noling, professor and Extension nematologist, University of Florida * Donna Henderson, plant pathology advisor and nematologist, University of California-Davis * David Holden, Holden Research and Consulting, California To register for this webinar, go to www.growingproduce.com or go directly to the event registration page at https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=regist ration.jsp&eventid=235113&sessionid=1&key=65F918257A4ADF140449E7DA0E9A41 A4&sourcepage=register. Thanks! Brian Sparks Group Editor: American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Florida Grower magazines Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com Check out our new website: www.growingproduce.com <http://www.growingproduce.com/>
[apple-crop] Nominate the 2011 Apple Grower of the Year
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 23rd year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. Past winners include John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Evan and Nathan Milburn, Bill Zirkle, Gary Mount, and many other outstanding growers. Last year's winner was Mike Taylor of Taylor Orchards in eastern Washington. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 15! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com. You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thanks! Brian Sparks Editor, American/Western Fruit Grower Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willougby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax: 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com www.growingproduce.com <http://www.growingproduce.com/> www.producecommunity.com ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
[apple-crop] nominate the 2012 Apple Grower of the Year
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Now in its 24th year, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, as indicated by their peers. Past winners include Mo Tougas, John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Evan and Nathan Milburn, Gary Mount, and many other outstanding growers. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 15! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com<http://www.applegroweroftheyear.com>. You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thanks! Brian Sparks Editor, American Fruit Grower Horticulture Group, Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com<mailto:bdspa...@meistermedia.com> www.growingproduce.com ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
[apple-crop] Who should be the 2013 Apple Grower of the Year?
Greetings apple growers, In the apple industry, one of the highest measures of success is the Apple Grower Of The Year Award. Celebrating its 25th year in 2013, this award, presented by American/Western Fruit Grower magazine and sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection in cooperation with the U.S. Apple Association, recognizes those apple growers who have reached outstanding levels of success, and are constantly doing their part to move the industry forward. Past winners include John Rice, Grady Auvil, George Lamont, Evan and Nathan Milburn, Gary Mount, Mo Tougas, and most recently Jeff Leonardini of Washington Fruit and Produce Co. The final deadline for submitting nominations is May 15! To learn more about the award, read about recent winners, and submit an online nomination, go to www.applegroweroftheyear.com<http://www.applegroweroftheyear.com>. You can also submit a nomination by sending a message in confidence to Brian Sparks (contact information listed below). Thanks! Brian Sparks Editor, American Fruit Grower Horticulture Group, Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-2000 ext. 141; fax 440-942-0662 bdspa...@meistermedia.com<mailto:bdspa...@meistermedia.com> www.growingproduce.com<http://www.growingproduce.com> ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
