Category: Midwest
Michigan Viticulture Field Day scheduled
The yearly Michigan Viticulture Field Day is approaching. Learn about the planned winegrape and wine processing sessions.
Cherry grower Cherry Ke promotes specialty ag through social media
Talon Felker grows cherries in the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Learn about the social media influencer’s mission to promote Michigan specialty crops.
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in orchards
Managing irrigation can be difficult. Read how Extension researchers are developing equipment that can conserve water.
Michigan Apple Committee announces 2025 research projects
The Michigan Apple Committee has approved funding for 10 research projects in 2025. Learn how the projects address common grower challenges.
Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill grows apples, vegetables and strawberries. Learn how the willingness to diversify helped it succeed for 80 years.
Michigan Apple Committee showcases orchards for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Michigan Apple Committee highlighted three women-owned orchards. Learn more about each orchard now.
Michigan Apple Committee celebrates National Ag Week
The Michigan Apple Committee marked National Ag Week at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Learn more about the special event.
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
MSU is surveying state apple growers to better understand how shock events impact the state’s apple production. Learn more about the survey.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Michigan coalition challenges AEWR increases: H-2A labor compliance fruit growers
Michigan growers warn rising AEWR threatens fruit and vegetable farmers. Discover how H-2A compliance impacts specialty crop producers.
GLEXPO Cider awards: Farmer White’s advances to first place
Farmer White’s is the 26th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest. Over the past three seasons, the Williamsburg, Michigan, company advanced in the rankings, placing third three years ago and second last year.
Great Lakes EXPO bus tour showcases farmers market fruit marketing ideas
Learn how the GLEXPO bus tour highlighted farmers market fruit marketing and retail innovation across Michigan’s Fruit Ridge region.
USDA orders $40 million in processed apple products
Another $40M processed apple products purchase coming from USDA.
Apple orchard innovation showcased at Michigan’s Ridgefest
Apple orchard innovation was on display at Michigan’s Ridgefest. Learn more about new techniques, varieties and strategies for the future.
Farmer White’s wins Michigan cider contest
Winners of the 2025 Michigan Apple Cider Contest are honored. Read how Farmer White’s of Williamsburg, Michigan, won first place.
Michigan Apple scholarship recipients awarded
The Michigan apple industry has named its first scholarship winners.
Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan
Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role.
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching.
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.