Crop Protection
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
A northeast Michigan farm on the Lake Huron shores has been growing blueberries for more than seven decades. Tawas Blueberry Farm in Tawas City was originally known as Czaika’s Blueberry Farm until the Payne family... more »
Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Tim Miles was tasked with discussing grape diseases that are difficult to control and assuring growers that these problems can be better understood through diagnostic testing services. Miles, associate professor for the Small Fruit and... more »
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and crowding planting. Full Hollow Farm in Belding, Michigan, has experience with all... more »
New Syngenta insecticides get EPA green light
The latest insect control tool from crop protection and technology company Syngenta has received EPA registration and is available for use, subject to state approvals. Plinazolin technology, in development for 12 years, will power five... more »
Winter orchard care: Spray horticultural oils, fungicides soon
Oregon State University Extension Service is advising growers to start winter preventative plant health applications in orchards soon. OSU assistant professor Ashely Thompson says winter dormant spray programs – which typically include horticultural oils as... more »
How troublesome have pests and disease been this year for you?
Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect and disease threats. Here at Fruit Growers News, we want to better understand the challenges your operation faces. What pests and diseases are impacting... more »
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
The new head of the Michigan State Horticulture Society (MSHS) is following in his father's footsteps by heading the organization that works to strengthen the state’s fruit and vegetable production leadership. Kyle Weber of southwest... more »
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) has hired a new research program manager. Julie Tarara, a Ph.D, was selected by a committee of Washington viticulture and enology (V&E) research leaders. She replaces Melissa Hansen, who... more »
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Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
Farm Market & Agritourism: Identifying underperforming products in your farm market
Ag Labor Review: Low-hanging fruit opportunities
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