Fruits
RosBREED renewed for another five years
A national team of scientists working on genomics, genetics and breeding of rosaceous crops has been awarded funds for the first year of a $10 million, five-year USDA competitive grant. The team will develop and... more »
Gillison’s donates sprayer to research station
Gillison’s Variety Fabrication, based in Benzonia, Michigan, recently donated a sprayer to Michigan State University’s (MSU) Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. Nikki Rothwell, the center’s coordinator, said the donation makes Gillison’s the first “allied partner”... more »
Titan Farms names vice president of sales, marketing
Titan Farms, a grower, packer and shipper of peaches and vegetables based in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, has hired Daryl Johnston as its new vice president of sales and marketing.“For some time, the management team... more »
New York Apple Growers launch RubyFrost
New York Apple Growers (NYAG) has launched a second new apple variety called RubyFrost, which will be available at participating retailers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. RubyFrost is known for its beautiful rich color,... more »
Stomping out grape disease one vineyard at a time
Cracking the genetic code of a common disease affecting grape production could improve vineyard management and help protect the multibillion-dollar industry that includes raisins, juice, jam/jelly, fresh grapes, grape-seed extract and oil, vinegar and wine.Click... more »
New vineyard establishment cost resource published
One of the major categories of wine grapes grown in the Great Lakes region is the hybrid. Developed primarily from European and American parents, these grapes combine favorable wine characteristics with pest tolerance and often... more »
Winery development pre-conference scheduled for March
To assist potential entrepreneurs in understanding the elements of a successful winery business launch, Michigan State University will hold a one-day winery development pre-conference March 4, in association with the 2015 Michigan Grape & Wine... more »
Hard cider: New industry faces shortage of trees, labor
Despite being a very old practice, the making of hard cider is virtually a new industry in the United States. The recent growth in sales has been “staggering,” and the U.S. apple industry as a... more »
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