With a nickname like The Garden State, it’s no surprise that New Jersey is a popular destination for excellent fresh produce. As the calendar turns from summer to fall, farms in New Jersey will be shifting from warm weather staples like berries and peaches to those items that make autumn such a special time of the year.

California’s citrus season is in full swing, and while quality remains fair across the board the story this month is all about sizing. Both Valencia oranges and lemons are showing a strong shift toward larger fruit, with small sizes becoming harder to come by as we move through the peak of summer.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is forecasting a record-matching 2025 Washington fresh apple crop of 142-million 40-pound boxes, with Cosmic Crisp breaking into the top five varietals.

Whether the entire crop will be harvested, however, is unknown, with growers pointing to the possibility of labor shortages and market conditions driving the number down, according to the WSTFA.

Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, WA, continues to evolve its apple variety mix to ensure it is growing varieties that consumers seek.

While potato harvest has been happening since July in some parts of the country, Side Delights’ freshest potatoes are now arriving in stores as the fall season’s grilling heats up.

The Society of American Florists has recognized Sahid Nahim, founder of New Bloom Solutions and New Bloom Media, with the Rising Star Award at its annual convention.