Fruits
An ‘old dog’ teaches growers new tricks
Readers of FGN are undoubtedly familiar with Paul Friday – if not from his peaches, then from his farm market columns that reflect on his 52 years of experience. In addition to running a farm... more »
Ice can save your blueberries during a freeze
When the mercury drops below freezing, blueberry growers may want to try turning on the sprinklers, said Mark Longstroth, a small fruit Extension educator with Michigan State University (MSU). Like other plants, blueberries responded to... more »
Scout and spray to control mummyberry
For blueberry growers, mummyberry can lead to frightening losses if not managed properly. Mummyberry is a fungus that overwinters in the previous year’s berries that fell on the ground, according to Washington State University’s blueberry... more »
Wisconsin cranberry growers celebrate 125 years
The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) has had a lot to celebrate lately. This year, the organization is celebrating its 125th anniversary. To note the occasion, Feb. 8 was named “Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers... more »
Making traceability work is target of industry, FDA initiatives
It can be a long journey from farm to table. And a lot of things can happen along the way. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) calling for an effective protocol to track and... more »
Michigan crop freeze forces Cherry Republic to order from Poland
Don’t be surprised to see the Polish flag hanging in Michigan’s four Cherry Republic stores this year.The Michigan-based retailer — which has stores in Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Charlevoix and Ann Arbor — is one... more »
New York farmers surveying the loss of fruit crops
Some farmers in Wayne County say they've lost 100 percent of certain fruit crops because of recent overnight freezes."I've never seen a spring like this in all the years," says Earl Dittberner who owns a... more »
Record cold wipes out Ada orchards’ apple, peach crops
Alvin Blok had hoped this year would mimic years past and be one of the best in his family orchard's 47 years, but a weekend cold snap appears to have nixed those dreams.Blok said record... more »
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