Midwest
Michigan Pomesters plan RidgeFest in August with proper safety measures
The Michigan Pomesters released on June 15 the following update regarding its plans for the ninth annual RidgeFest grower tour. "Dear Members & Sponsors, I hope this finds you well. Agriculture has always been an... more »
Michigan SWD webinar series for growers of cherries, berries and grapes
The Michigan State Univesity Fruit Team is pleased to announce SWD Fridays!, a series of webinars geared specifically toward providing fruit growers with spotted wing drosophila information. This series begins Friday, June 19 at 12... more »
Forecast production of sweet, tart cherries forecasts down
Mother Nature’s quirks, including cold snaps, are blamed for forecasted decreases in U.S. production of tart and sweet cherry varieties. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on June 11 released statistics for 2020 U.S.... more »
Michigan apple growers respond to crises with resilience
For generations, farmers have dedicated their lives to producing food day in and day out, to feed their neighbors, friends, strangers. Through good and bad times, people always need food, and farmers continue to work... more »
Report: $100M expansion possible for Ontario produce growers
A report from the Toronto-based Greenbelt Foundation estimates Ontario produce growers could expand their farm-gate revenue by as much as $100 million. Ontario's "$2.2 billion fruit and vegetable sector," according to a news release from Greenbelt, includes... more »
Farm stress management focus of Michigan State Extension
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, agriculture ranks seventh among most dangerous jobs with 24.7 fatal injuries per every 100,000 full-time workers. In addition, farms are often in rural areas that may not have adequate... more »
Low-cost spray program for tart cherry diseases shared
Some growers have been inquiring about reducing input costs for tart cherries, and this article is intended to be used as a guide to help with season-long decision-making. The following guidelines were generated from price... more »
Four irrigation system options for blueberry fields
The best type of irrigation approach for blueberry fields depends on what the grower wants from the irrigation system. Mark Longstroth, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension small fruit educator, presented tips for effective irrigation of... more »
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