Midwest
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state today hosts over 3,000 fruit... more »
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
A northeast Michigan farm on the Lake Huron shores has been growing blueberries for more than seven decades. Tawas Blueberry Farm in Tawas City was originally known as Czaika’s Blueberry Farm until the Payne family... more »
Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Tim Miles was tasked with discussing grape diseases that are difficult to control and assuring growers that these problems can be better understood through diagnostic testing services. Miles, associate professor for the Small Fruit and... more »
Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black honored with Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
Michigan hort society names award recipients Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan’s agricultural landscape, the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) Master Farmer Award and Master Farmer Associate Award honored Fusilier Family... more »
2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days: Gear up for two days of expert-led sessions
The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Feb. 4-5 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension.... more »
USDA: 2025 cranberry crop trails 2024 output, tracks close to 5-year average
Before cranberries hit your Thanksgiving plate or get dropped into your favorite winter cocktail, the tart, cherry-red fruits take a long float through U.S. bogs. Farm workers then corral the floating berries together and pump... more »
University of Minnesota expands grower access to commercial apple, grape varieties via Superior Fruit Innovations
The University of Minnesota is launching Superior Fruit Innovations (SFI), a new grower-focused apple and grape varieties licensing model, according to a press release issued by the school. The university says it is launching SFI... more »
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
The new head of the Michigan State Horticulture Society (MSHS) is following in his father's footsteps by heading the organization that works to strengthen the state’s fruit and vegetable production leadership. Kyle Weber of southwest... more »
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Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
Farm Market & Agritourism: Identifying underperforming products in your farm market
Ag Labor Review: Low-hanging fruit opportunities
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