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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 »

Fruit Crop Guesstimate reflects optimistic outlook

When industry representatives gathered June 22 for the 61st annual Fruit Crop Guesstimate, they came with mostly optimistic outlooks regarding the 2016 crop. Grand Rapids, Michigan was the setting for the event that provided... more »

Cooperative estimates fifth largest apple crop ever

Premier Apple Cooperative has released its estimate of the size of the 2016 apple crop. The overall estimate is based on conditions as of June 27, and assumes normal growing conditions to the fall harvest. The... more »

Lower Michigan in ‘abnormally dry’ status

Lower Michigan has been receiving less rain and now parts of the state are close to being in drought status, reports MLive. A recent USDA drought status report shows parts of Michigan in “abnormally dry”... more »

More than 51,000 pounds of produce donated at United Fresh

The United Fresh Produce Association donated 51,042 pounds of produce and 641 pounds of assorted dry food to the Greater Chicago Food Depository at the conclusion of the United Fresh 2016 annual convention and expo... more »

Pathologist hits back against fire blight

Fire blight and apple scab are the two biggest disease problems for Michigan’s commercial apple orchards. Scab hits annually, with damage to fruit the main concern. Fire blight is more sporadic – but when it... more »