State of the Apple Industry from US Apple

Speakers: Christopher Gerlach

Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 2:00 – 3:15 PM

The past few seasons have been challenging for the U.S. apple industry. Increasing production and decreasing exports have caused prices to fall at a time when input costs have been skyrocketing. Fortunately, innovations in technologies and techniques have dramatically increased productivity, allowing growers to do more with less. This session will take a deep dive into the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry now and for years to come.