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Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
At the Mid-Atlantic convention, farm markets were recognized. Read how Pennsylvania’s growers and horticulture associations were recognized.
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) research seminar is scheduled for April 23. Learn more and register now.
Michigan Apple Committee celebrates National Ag Week
The Michigan Apple Committee marked National Ag Week at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Learn more about the special event.
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
MSU is surveying state apple growers to better understand how shock events impact the state’s apple production. Learn more about the survey.
Washington Winegrowers Association announces leadership change
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) has named Sara Higgins interim executive director. Learn more about the leadership change.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Watermelon leader Buddy Leger dies
Buddy Leger, a leading figure in national watermelon associations, has passed away. Read more about his life buddy leger watermelonand contributions to the ag industry.
Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations
South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.
Southeast fruit and vegetable industry awards recognize leaders
Southeast fruit & vegetable industry awards honor Extension agents, growers and leaders for advancing George and South Carolina agriculture.
Michigan coalition challenges AEWR increases: H-2A labor compliance fruit growers
Michigan growers warn rising AEWR threatens fruit and vegetable farmers. Discover how H-2A compliance impacts specialty crop producers.
Partnership brings Titan Farms into organics
Titan Farms and Watsonia Farms have joined forces to bring organic peaches to market. Learn more about their partnership and future plans.
Pacific flatheaded borer threatening walnuts, other tree fruit
A field day is scheduled to address the Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB), a pest that is threatening walnuts and has been a threat to fruit trees.
Growers seeing more demand for organic walnuts
California nut growers aren’t seeing premiums for their organic tree harvests.
Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges
Discover how the Matoian Brothers apply grape cultivation best practices to improve, quality and sustainability in California vineyards.
Grape cultivation best practices: Markus Keller on winter pruning
Winter pruning is vital to vineyard health. Discover grape cultivation best practices with Markus Keller’s insights on winter pruning.
GLEXPO Cider awards: Farmer White’s advances to first place
Farmer White’s is the 26th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest. Over the past three seasons, the Williamsburg, Michigan, company advanced in the rankings, placing third three years ago and second last year.
Washington orchard frost protection strengthened by AgWeatherNet
Frost protection is critical for orchards. Learn how Washington State’s AgWeatherNet helps growers improve frost protection with inversion forecasts and other precision tools.
Great Lakes EXPO bus tour showcases farmers market fruit marketing ideas
Learn how the GLEXPO bus tour highlighted farmers market fruit marketing and retail innovation across Michigan’s Fruit Ridge region.
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.