Fruits
New Autumn Glory apple delivers caramel apple taste
After nearly ten years of cultivation, Autumn Glory apples have been harvested from approximately 1,000 acres of organic and conventional orchards in Washington state. The Autumn Glory apple has a crisp, firm flesh with hues... more »
Hort society leader to nurture industry growth
Mark Miezio went from designing highway projects across the country to becoming operations manager for a Michigan tree fruit production company. He adjusted seamlessly to the career change, and now finds himself in yet another... more »
Hearings set for PA 232 Michigan blueberry research program
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will conduct two public hearings regarding the establishment of a Michigan Blueberry Research & Education Program. Petitions from Michigan blueberry producers were submitted to MDARD requesting establishment... more »
Vigilance during season wrap up aids disease management for 2017
The 2016 season is almost in our rearview mirror. Although the fruit harvest may be winding down, vigilance is still needed for managing tree fruit diseases, especially in preparation for 2017. No rest for the... more »
Michigan value-added grant proposals due Nov. 17
The Value-Added Grant Program is accepting abstract grant proposals until 3 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, Nov. 17, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD). Proposals received after 3 p.m. will not... more »
‘Nothing is typical’ for UC Farm Advisor
If you ask Ben Faber about a typical day as UC Farm Advisor working on Subtropical Crops, Soils and Water issues, he’ll tell you they simply don’t exist. “Nothing is typical,” explains Ben, who has... more »
Apple presentations on tap at 2016 Great Lakes EXPO
Even though apple harvest is wrapping up for the 2016 season, there is still much to do – orchard clean up or removal, late-season mowing, rodent management, equipment repairs and education. Yes, education is a... more »
Latino Farmer Conference aims to help Spanish-speaking farmers
The second annual Latino Farmer Conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Monterey, California. This annual conference is conducted in Spanish and translated into English for all attendees. “Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a... more »
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