Midwest
Freezing stress, cold hardiness and managing winter damaged vines
The 2021 winter in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. was impacted again by the polar vortex; temperatures plunged into the sub-zero digits and the extended duration of the cold events severely affected the grapevines. Minimum... more »
MSU to study effectiveness, cost of blueberry pest management strategies
A team of researchers from Michigan State University has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest... more »
Joseph Rivet selected as Michigan ag department’s new deputy director
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced the selection of Joseph Rivet as the department’s deputy director, effective Monday, Feb. 22. “Joseph has a clear passion for public service with over... more »
Purdue Extension updates guides for fruit and vegetable growers
Several updated resources from Purdue Extension will help fruit and vegetable growers stay on top of the latest crop management strategies and research. The Purdue Extension 2021 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (ID-56)... more »
Michigan ag workers gain March 1 access to COVID-19 vaccine
The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services announced Feb. 15 a new program to enhance the state’s equity strategy to reach more Michiganders with the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. As part of the... more »
Online produce safety workshops set for Missouri fruit, vegetable growers
Missouri fruit and vegetable growers can enroll in upcoming no-cost or low-cost online produce safety training. Webinar topics include creating a food safety plan for USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification, Food Safety Modernization Act... more »
Ohio State University offers webinar on growing strawberries in substrates
Learn all you need to grow strawberry in soilless substrates under greenhouse and high tunnel conditions! Ohio State University is organizing a webinar on growing strawberries. Online live lectures and discussion will be held on... more »
Riveridge Land Co. gets funding for H-2A worker housing from state of Michigan
Grant, Michigan-based Riveridge Land Co. is one of 20 organizations to which the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has awarded Rural Development Fund Grants designed to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and... more »