Fruits
MSU Researcher: More wild bee habitat would benefit growers
Around the country, many growers contend with too few bees for pollinating their crops. An MSU scholar has been working on ways to get both wild bees and human-managed honeybees to be more effective. We... more »
SWMREC to host 27th annual Viticulture Field Day
Michigan State University will host the 27th annual Viticulture Field Day at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) on Wednesday, July 27, beginning at 9 a.m. Grape growers and vineyard employees both new... more »
Pioneer left his mark on the blueberry industry
The blueberry world is continuing to pay tribute to Ron Bodtke, an industry pioneer, loving husband and family man. Ron died May 14 at his home in Grand Junction, Michigan. “Ron was a noteworthy and... more »
USDA commits to $27.5 million purchase of cranberry concentrate
A collaborative effort between cranberry industry stakeholders, USDA officials and the Cranberry Marketing Committee has culminated in the commitment to a $27.5 million purchase of cranberry concentrate through the USDA’s Section 32 Commodity Purchase Program.... more »
Naturipe launches new organic blueberry packaging
Naturipe Farms has launched new packaging for its organic blueberries. “It is a natural fiber compostable recyclable organic blueberry package which is also top-sealed,” said Kayla Oberman of Naturipe Farms. The new packaging reduces the use... more »
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation names new president
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) has named Barry Bedwell as its new president. Bedwell officially assumes his new role with the nonprofit organization on Aug. 1. Barry Bedwell. Photo: California Agricultural... more »
MSU researchers working to protect bees
It’s been four years since Michigan State University AgBioResearch entomologist Rufus Isaacs and his team set out to find methods that could help growers ensure their crops were pollinated in the face of rising threats... more »
New marketing website launched for produce industry
The Produce Nerd, a new online social marketing tool, has been launched to introduce the general public to the produce industry. The Produce Nerd provides information on where produce came from and the work that goes... more »
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