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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Washington, D.C. (March 19, 2024) —The U.S. Apple Association’s Board of Directors met this morning with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and key members of his senior leadership team at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Discussion of market access, agriculture labor, and renewal of the farm bill were on the agenda. … Continued
