Fruits
MSU Extension adds small fruit educator
Michigan State University Extension’s (MSU) Ag & Agribusiness Institute (AABI) has added Brad Baughman as the new Extension Educator for small fruit and horticulture in Berrien County. Baughman, who began his duties in June, will... more »
Michigan woman among those saluted as ‘Champions’
The White House and USDA honored 15 new and beginning ranchers and farmers as “Champions of Change” during The Future of Agriculture two-day event this week. The events celebrated agriculture leaders from across the country... more »
USApple names Kurrle senior vice president
Diane Kurrle, the U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) vice president, public affairs, has been named senior vice president, according to Jim Bair, USApple’s president and CEO.Kurrle is being recognized for more than 10 years of tireless... more »
Northwest Michigan tries hand at apples
Long a hot spot for cherries, northwest Michigan fruit growers are hoping to make inroads into high-density apple production. The research necessary to identify proper rootstock, irrigation and fertilization requirements in the region continues to... more »
Apple grower stays in the game with H-2A program
Using H-2A labor in the production and harvesting process is a challenge many farms don’t want to tackle due to the burdensome oversight and paperwork they say is required to make the system operate efficiently... more »
Minnesota farm focuses on local sales
Operating a diversified fruit and vegetable farm within view of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, has put Sekapp Orchard in prime position to draw retail followers from across the region. The farm is currently operated by Terrence... more »
Cranberry industry buoyed by dried fruit market
As U.S. cranberry growers and producers struggle with low prices and a saturated market for their products, a promising new venue for distribution is appearing at the nation’s schools. In collaboration with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing... more »
Non-citrus fruit production, value up in 2013
In 2013, utilized production of the leading U.S. non-citrus fruit crops totaled 19.2 million tons, up 9 percent from 2012. The value of 2013’s utilized production totaled $16.1 billion, up 4 percent from 2012, according... more »
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