Midwest
Michigan issues new agricultural worker testing order
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a new agricultural worker testing order, replacing the August 2020 order in its entirety. The June 2021 order includes a new definition for agricultural work, clarifies... more »
Michigan’s Viticulture Field Day returns on July 28
The Michigan Grape Society's Viticulture Field Day and Steak Cookout is returning. This year Viticulture Field Day will be hosted by 12 Corners Vineyards on July 28 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to discuss the latest... more »
Predicted 2021 Michigan apple harvest dates are available
The predicted harvest dates for all Michigan State University Enviroweather Stations are now available online. This season, warm conditions early in the spring led to advanced bud development. Phenology has been approximately one to two... more »
Hannah Burrack named new chair to lead MSU Department of Entomology
Hannah Burrack has been named chairperson for the Department of Entomology in the College of Natural Resources at Michigan State University. The appointment in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan... more »
Brandt announces plan to create more than 1,000 new jobs
The Brandt Group of Companies has announced plans to make a major investment in staffing and will hire more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the company's... more »
Iowa State University specialty crop specialist ready to work with growers
The newest commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach knows the needs and concerns of the industry. Dan Fillius, who began his new role June 7, has spent the... more »
Most COVID testing rules kept in place in Michigan health order
A new Michigan Department of Health an Human Services order that finally accounts for the COVID-19 vaccination status of agricultural workers is presenting several new concerns for Michigan farmers. The Michigan Department of Health an Human... more »
Great Lakes EXPO returns to in-person event for 2021
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO has announced a return to in-person events in December. After shifting to a fully virtual format in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EXPO is... more »
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