Midwest
Michigan order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June
A new emergency rule filed on Dec. 30 by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Applicators... more »
Founder of Chateau Grand Traverse in Michigan dies at 89
Ed O’Keefe Jr., who founded north central Michigan's the first winery, Chateau Grand Traverse, died Jan. 1. He was 89. According to the Traverse City Record-Eagle, Eddie O’Keefe, co-owner of the winery, described his father... more »
USDA proposes changes to tart cherries assessment rate
The USDA is inviting comments on a recommendation by the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to change the allocation of the assessment rate prescribed under the marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in the states of... more »
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug targeted by samurai wasp
A tiny wasp, about as big as a sesame seed, that lays its eggs into the eggs of stink bugs is the most promising biological control agent against the brown marmorated stink bug. Originating from the... more »
Virtual Iowa Specialty Producers Conference set for Jan. 19-20
The Iowa Specialty Producers Conference is scheduled for Jan. 19-20. This second joint gathering of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Iowa Wine Growers Association will take place entirely online. Keynote speaker... more »
Bipartisan letter sent in support of Michigan blueberry growers and fair trade
Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, and Congressman Dan Kildee, D-Michigan, sent a bipartisan letter Dec. 21 to the International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairman Jason Kearns on behalf of Michigan blueberry growers and their families. Currently, the... more »
Michigan grants include funds for cherry processor
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Dec. 17 awarded Value Added and Regional Food System grants to nine Michigan producers, processors and community development organizations. The grants are designed to help retain,... more »
Illinois-led research aims to clean agricultural drainage water
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has awarded $1.12 million to support University of Illinois-led research to clean agricultural drainage water through saturated buffers and denitrifying bioreactors. According... more »
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