Midwest
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
For the first time, the Mexican immigrant population in the U.S. has started to decline, creating new labor supply pressures for industries that rely on immigrant employees. In a Michigan State University (MSU) study, researchers... more »
Michigan Viticulture Field Day scheduled
In late July, Midwest winegrape growers will converge in southwest Michigan to participate in two educational events that are designed to show growers and winemakers the latest developments in growing and processing. The annual Michigan... more »
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Growing cherries in a region known as the “Cherry Capital of the World,” tree fruit grower Talon Felker is a social media influencer who’s on a mission to promote Michigan’s specialty crops. Through his social... more »
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in orchards
Because managing irrigation can be difficult, Extension researchers are developing equipment that can improve water flow management to more efficiently irrigate fruit and vegetables. By helping growers reduce pest and disease spraying, the sensors being... more »
Michigan Apple Committee announces 2025 research projects
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) has approved funding for 10 research projects that address challenges growers face in producing apples. For 2025, the board allocated $249,995 for the projects that range from studying lenticel breakdown... more »
Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Efficiencies, smart marketing and the willingness to diversify have helped Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill be successful in growing and processing apples for almost 80 years. In addition to apples, the third-generation family-owned and -operated... more »
Michigan Apple Committee showcases orchards for Women’s History Month
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) recognized three women-owned apple orchards in honor of March’s Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture and society. The orchards are Ed Dunneback... more »
Michigan Apple Committee celebrates National Ag Week
Marking National Ag Week, the Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) sponsored an event at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The late-March event celebrated National Ag Week. In marking the event, MAC supported the consumption of Michigan... more »
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