Midwest
American Cancer Society expands partnership with Lyman Orchards
The American Cancer Society has expanded its partnership with Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Connecticut Throughout the month of July, Lyman Orchards has committed to donating 10% of the Monday through Friday sales from its deli... more »
Michigan small fruit report notes impact of SWD, sap beetles
The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) remains as the major threat for blueberries and raspberries in the entire Michigan fruit growing regions. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control is critical to prevent fruit damage. The strawberry... more »
Fourth-generation Illinois fruit grower William ‘Bill’ Francis Flamm dies
A community says goodbye to the patriarch of a longtime southern Illinois orchard. Bill Flamm a member of he fourth generation of the Flamm Orchards family, died at his childhood home, in Cobden, Illinois, on... more »
$15M in ag safety grants to provide aid to Michigan’s farms and food processors
Fifteen million dollars in economic assistance for Michigan farms and agricultural processors, to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state’s food production industry, gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic... more »
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar
Michigan State University AgBioResearch and MSU Extension will host a series of virtual field day events called “From the Field” throughout the summer and into the fall. Ongoing agricultural research and outreach at the university... more »
Detecting emerging pesticide resistance in grapes
Fungal pathogens, like the ones present in many specialty crops, often change over time. This means, for example, that resistance to certain fungicides might also vary from year to year. Timothy... more »
Report: Coronavirus outbreaks tied to migrant farm workers in Michigan
Coronavirus outbreaks among migrant workers are contributing to an uptick in cases in Michigan, which experts blame on short growing seasons, crowded housing, tenuous income and mistrust of government. According to Bridge Magazine, in the... more »
Michigan begin inspections of farms with more than $250,000 in gross annual sales
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development began produce safety inspections on farms grossing over $250,000 in total annual food sales on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Inspections of farms grossing over $500,000 in annual... more »
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