Fruits
Enviroweather improves degree-day maps
The Michigan State University Enviroweather’s “Current Degree-Day Maps” tool shows accumulated growing degree-days (base 50) across Michigan from March 1 to the present (or a user-selected date). Additional maps depict degree-day accumulations compared with normal.... more »
Monthly grape grower social to offer peer education
Michigan Grape Society, in partnership with Michigan State University Extension (MSU), will be hosting a series of Monthly Grape Grower Social events at wineries and vineyards throughout the Lake Michigan Shore AVA (American Viticultural Area). Participants can... more »
Common pesticide damages honeybee’s ability to fly
Biologists at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) have demonstrated for the first time that a widely used pesticide can significantly impair the ability of otherwise healthy honeybees to fly, raising concerns... more »
Okanagan Specialty Fruits adds sales manager
In preparation for the fall 2017 commercial launch of nonbrowning Arctic apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) has added Jeanette De-Coninck-Hertzler as sales manager, and Denise Everett as communications specialist to the OSF team. “With the... more »
Grower talks ag needs with President Trump, Secretary Perdue
Maureen Torrey with Torrey Farms of Elba, New York, participated in a roundtable discussion on April 25, at the White House with President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue regarding the policy needs of rural America... more »
MSU Extension hires wine, grape educator
Thomas Todaro, a graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU), recently accepted an Extension educator position to serve the wine and grape industry in northwest Michigan. Todaro will begin in his new role in August. “I... more »
Apple tree planting underway in West Michigan
There is a rush in West Michigan to get trees in the ground before the area gets doused by rain again later this week. Phil Schwallier, a Michigan State University Extension (MSU) educator and owner... more »
Berries thrive in high tunnels, but beware of pests
A University of Arkansas study has found that using high tunnels in berry production can increase yields, extend the harvest season and improve fruit quality compared to field production. However, care must be taken to... more »
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