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New board chair elected at Almond Board of California

The Almond Board of California’s board of directors has elected a new leader. Alicia Rockwell is the new chair of the board. Rockwell is set to take over the role on Jan. 1 from Alexi... more »

GLEXPO Distinguished Service Awards

Michigan hort society names award recipients By Madi Schafer, Contributing Writer Celebrating the achievements of individuals whose contributions have shaped Michigan's agricultural landscape, the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS)’s Distinguished Service Award and Master Farmer... more »

2025 Blueberry Convention scheduled for Seattle

The North American blueberry industry plans to trek to the Pacific Northwest for its 2025 industry meeting. The 2025 Blueberry Convention, sponsored by the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in... more »

Funds available to aid specialty crop competitiveness

Gowers can apply for a federal program that provides $2 billion to help the U.S. specialty crop industry remain competitive. Applications are being accepted for the program. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms... more »

Apple holdings continue declining

Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). According to the survey, the... more »

Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan

Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of the university. Guided by extensive input... more »

2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »

Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is billed as one of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable educational... more »

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Michigan Ridgefest: Innovative orchard production techniques meet new marketing approaches

Maine strawberry grower Tom Stevenson

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