2009 Industry News Releases

Holdings for Fresh and Processing Apples Down from 2008, According to USApple Report
November 11, 2009

2009 Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference Will Feature Tech and Consumer Marketing
Experts, Breakthrough Apple Crop Data Projections and Key Networking Opportunities
Special VIP Industry Panel Will Examine Future of Washington Apple Industry

August 22 New USApple Leadership Elected for 2009-10

August 21 U.S. Apple Growers Expect Bountiful 2009 Harvest Across Most Regions and Categories, According to New USApple Report
Apple Exports Reach Record High; Red Delicious Top Variety

June 1 Fresh Apple Holdings at 24.4 Million Bushels
Movement Exceeds 2008 Levels by 21 Percent and 5-Year Average by 19 Percent

Apple Industry Applauds Congress for Introduction of 2009 AgJOBS Bill
Leaders Seek Realistic, Comprehensive, Long Term Solution to Critical Problem

May 1 Fresh Apple Holdings at 35.5 Million Bushels
Movement Exceeds 2008 Levels by 6 Percent and 5-Year Average by 11 Percent.

April 1 Fresh Apple Holdings at 48.2 Million Bushels
Movement Exceeds 2008 Levels by 33 Percent and 5-Year Average by 25 Percent

March 1 Fresh Apple Holdings at 62 Million Bushels (March 12, 2009)
March 1 holdings of fresh apples were at 62 million bushels, down 13 million bushels from February 1, according to the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) in a report released today.

Mark Seetin Joins USApple Staff as Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced the appointment of Mark Seetin to the position of director, regulatory and industry affairs.