Crop Management
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release.... more »
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
A spirit of progress and purpose filled the air at the 9th Annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day, where more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, and industry leaders gathered to witness the future of... more »
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable specialist Benjamin Phillips received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA). The award was presented during NACAA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement... more »
Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025
Michigan growers plan to harvest 30 million bushels of apples for the 2025-26 season. Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Aug. 15 as part of the... more »
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
FIRA USA 2025, the agricultural robotics show, is returning to northern California and will feature bigger focuses on tree nuts and berries. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California, FIRA... more »
Rooted in community, growing with purpose
Great Lakes EXPO 2025 brings refreshed roundtables, local food trucks and stronger networking With over 5,000 attendees, 800-plus booth opportunities and over 400 vendors, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan... more »
Current Issue
Big apple: Large 2025-26 apple crop forecast
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Ag Labor Review: H-2A wages: market vs. mandate
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