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USApple issued the following statement regarding the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 released by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson: “America’s apple growers thank Chairman GT Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for their work to draft a new Farm Bill. We are encouraged that the Chairman’s Bill would require … Continued
McLean, VA – January 7, 2026 – USApple is pleased to see a simple core message in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines that emphasizes eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day. The Guidelines recommend that Americans eat two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables each day, yet only about one in ten of us … Continued
USDA Testing Confirms Apples Are Well Within Federal Safety Standards for Pesticide Residues & Environmental Contaminants Background In December 2025, USDA released its Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report for calendar year 2024. The report includes pesticide residue and environmental contaminant data for many commodities including 704 samples of fresh apples. The CY2025 report is underway and will again include apples. Each year, the … Continued
Today’s Interim Final Rule published by the Department of Labor (DOL) to revise the methodology for setting Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) brings long-awaited and much-needed reform to the H-2A wage system. “In less than three years, grower prices for apples have fallen 28 percent, while labor costs over that time have risen 9 percent, … Continued
Chicago (August 15, 2025)— After two straight years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. Authored by USApple Vice President of Insights and Analytics, Chris Gerlach, Industry Outlook 2025* provides the most up-to-date … Continued
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) applauds U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase up to $35 million of fresh apples for distribution through nutrition assistance programs across the country. “USApple greatly appreciates this USDA action, especially when market conditions are so adverse toward growers,” said Jim … Continued
“We thank Chairmen Thompson and Boozman and their teams for prioritizing critical investments in specialty crops. The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ is a win for apple growers. USApple and our specialty crop allies advocated tirelessly for key programs, including research and export promotion efforts, which received increased funding. USApple also supported tax provisions such as … Continued
Health Benefits of Apples A medium apple provides meaningful nutrition in every bite. This versatile fruit offers a balanced mix of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and natural carbohydrates that supports multiple body systems… all in a delicious, easy-to-eat package! Vitamin C: Immune and Antioxidant Support Vitamin C in apples helps strengthen the immune system and may … Continued
At a time when consumers are more health-conscious than ever, it’s easy to see the appeal of products that promise to make your food cleaner and safer. But not all claims are backed by science, and in the case of Clean Boss promoting its “Eat Cleaner” produce wash, they’re not. Let’s separate fact from fiction. … Continued
Falls Church, VA (Jan. 17, 2025) — The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Seven fellows from across the country have been selected to participate in the 2025 class. The 2025 NextGen Apple Fellows include: Julieta CastilloMarketing CoordinatorSuperfresh Growers (Washington) Zachary CohenSalesCohen Produce Marketing … Continued
