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June 2003
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Tunnels in Washington state and California are being used to grow sweet cherries to extend the season. Steve Kuhn (left) and Bill Johnson from Wilson Irrigation and Orchard Supply check on the progress of the cherries. Click here to read the story.


Tunnel Effect
Growers use new method to grow sweet cherries

Michigan Blueberry Grower Wins National Award
There are more minority-owned farms in Van Buren County than any other county in Michigan; most are centered around Covert, Mich.

Apple Industry Upbeat About This Year’s Crop
No wacky weather and good bloom has created optimism amongst the nation’s apple growers.

Marketplace of Ideas

Apples Are Not A Commodity

New York Congratulates
Michigan Apple Growers



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