USApple Announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

USApple Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Act

“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

USApple Announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

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

Federal Court Grants Nationwide Stay of Enforcement of Labor Rules

Falls Church, VA (November 26, 2024) — Yesterday, a federal district court in Mississippi found the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) lacked the authority to issue certain parts of regulations of the H-2A visa program it issued in April 2024. The provisions that have been overturned were the most problematic parts of that rule including … Continued

2024-25 Apple Production Will Reach Nearly 260 Million Bushels

Chicago (August 16, 2024)— After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 129th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple’s Industry Outlook 2024* provides the most up-to-date data and analysis on U.S. and global apple production, utilization and trade. Authored by … Continued

USApple Elects Brett Baker as Board Chair for 2024-2025 Term 

Falls Church, VA (August 19, 2024) — The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has named a new chair to lead its Board of Directors. New York marketer and shipper, Brett Baker, President of United Apple Sales, will serve the 2024-25 term.   Raised on a fruit and vegetable farm in Ransomville, New York, Baker follows a unique … Continued

USApple Announces Staff Promotion of Christopher Gerlach

Falls Church, Va. (July 1, 2024)—The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced that Christopher Gerlach has been promoted to Vice President, Insights & Analytics.  Gerlach joined USApple in July 2020 as the Director of Industry Analytics. Over the past four years, he has drawn on his strong economic and data analysis skillset to prepare proprietary … Continued

2023-24 Apples4Ed Grant Winners Announced

Falls Church, VA (May 29, 2024)—The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has awarded Apples4Ed grants to five schools from around the nation for the 2023-24 school year. Each $5,000 grant will support initiatives that expose students to a wider variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and teach students about healthy eating habits. The five winning schools … Continued

EPA’s Senior Agriculture Advisor Visits Fruit Tree Research Station with USApple and Growers

Rod Snyder, the Senior Advisor for Agriculture to the EPA Administrator, visited USDA’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, WV at the invitation of the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). Jim Bair and Mitchell Liwanag from USApple attended the tour, as well as Virginia grower and USApple Board Member, Philip Glaize III, and West Virginia apple … Continued

USApple Announces 2024 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

Falls Church, VA (Jan. 30, 2024) — 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 2024 class. The 2024 NextGen Apple Fellows include:  The NextGen Apple Fellowship focuses on hands-on experience with … Continued