Fruits
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade (SGFT) filed petitions to counter unfairly low-priced imports that are injuring the winter strawberry industry, which are primarily grown in Florida. The petitions allege that the Mexican industry is dumping winter strawberries... more »
Chardonnay, Cabernet pace top wine state California’s 2024 grape crush report
This likely won’t come as a surprise: California is the nation’s leading producer of wine grapes, both in total volume and varietal assortment. That’s according to the latest data from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service... more »
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state today hosts over 3,000 fruit... more »
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 »
Accessing ag automation
The International Forum ofAgricultural Robotics (FIRA) conference brought growers from all over the West Coast to view the latest autonomous solutions for every stage of the crop cycle. During sessions at FIRA USA 2025, held... 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 »
Thornless blackberry breakthrough
Researchers have discovered the genetic region responsible for blackberries’ deploying of a type of pointy self-protection: thorns. Thorns can scratch pickers and damage fruit, making thornless blackberry varieties the preferred option in the U.S. market.... more »
Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black honored with Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
Michigan hort society names award recipients Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan’s agricultural landscape, the Michigan Vegetable Council Master Farmer Award and Master Farmer Associate Award honored Fusilier Family Farms and... more »
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