Strawberries
Bringing innovation and tradition to the Great Lakes EXPO
Sharing insights on annualized strawberry production and highlighting the art and science of crafting hard cider Courtney Weber, professor and chair of the horticulture section in the school of integrative plant science at Cornell University... more »
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
The International Fruit Tree Association’s (IFTA) summer study tour showed growers how southwest Ontario orchards successfully grow apples, pears, peaches and other tree fruit. The three-day bus tour took participants through a broad swath of... more »
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard is a third-generation fruit farm, market and orchard in Ionia, Michigan, that has been supplying locally grown fruit since 1936. The season opens each year with strawberries in June. The... more »
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced new officers and directors for the 2026 IFPA board of directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin its board... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
A federal court in Louisiana on Aug. 27 vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology rule, bringing a much-needed measure of wage stability for agricultural employers as Florida... more »
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
A spirit of progress and purpose filled the air at the 9th Annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day, where more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, and industry leaders gathered to witness the future of... more »
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable specialist Benjamin Phillips received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA). The award was presented during NACAA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement... more »
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