Fruits
Michigan recipients of USDA specialty crop grants named
Michigan recipients of the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program have been named by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). “Each of these projects will help enhance of the growth of Michigan’s... more »
Renewed registration issued for products containing sulfoxaflor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re-established the registration of products containing sulfoxaflor (Isoclast Active), including Transform WG, Closer SC and Sequoia insecticides. “U.S. growers have used Isoclast for four full years with excellent performance... more »
Ag Secretary reappoints four members to FCIC board
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reappointed four members to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) board of directors. James Bardenhagen, John F. Finston, Iris V. Sáenz and Kenneth Ray Sneed, who joined the board in... more »
Apple insect pests targeted by farmer-driven research in northern New York
As the 2016 apple harvest nears completion, researchers with funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program are eager to see if growers have been able to reap a second year of benefits... more »
New PMA award honors CEO Bryan Silbermann
To honor retiring Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Bryan Silbermann, a new award honoring his collaborative leadership style is being established. The new award was announced by PMA President Cathy Burns at PMA’s Fresh Summit... more »
Wood leads rebirth of New England hard cider
A block of hard cider trees offers the best view on Barney Hodges’ farm. Facing west, looking down a slight slope, you can see the Adirondack Mountains in the distance. New York state is there,... more »
Wish Farms establishes year-round blackberry program
Wish Farms is expanding its berry program this season by offering a year-round blackberry program. Wish Farms now offers conventional and organic varieties of blackberries. “Blackberries are the perfect complement to our year-round berry program,”... more »
Shoreline Fruit donates cherries to Feeding America of West Michigan
Shoreline Fruit has donated 40,000 pounds of tart Montmorency cherries to Feeding America of West Michigan. Through a collaborative effort between Shoreline Fruit and its growers, over 50,000 pounds of fresh Montmorency cherries were converted into... more »
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