Category: Midwest
2024 Michigan viticulture field day scheduled
This year’s Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Enology Experience Day are scheduled.
Wisconsin Cherry Board election underway
Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until June 15, 2024 to submit votes to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board.
MSU plans insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
MSU funds climate projects
In Michigan, four research and outreach projects have been funded through the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update.
Grant Holley to lead Wisconsin cranberry group
Grant Holley is the new executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA).
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
MSU grape spring meeting focuses on season prep
MSU grape spring kick-off meeting focuses on season preparation
April apple storage up
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported higher this April from the previous April, according to an April 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association.
Early season reminders for grower application timings
Because there have been starts and stops to the Michigan’s 2024 field season due to weather, Michigan State University Extension reminds growers to be on top of management decisions as phenological stages are likely to move quickly and key application timings may be missed.
USApple webinar: little spring weather concern
As spring blooms move into the summer months, apple growers keep an eye on spring temperatures, potential storms and freezes and how the weather could affect their crops.
Michigan tree fruit research program reapproved
With a 63% approval, Michigan’s apple, cherry, peach and plum producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Tree Fruit Research and Development Program.
MSU recognizes ag alumni leaders
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, CANR, MSU, Michigan State University, recognition
First Michigan Agritourism Summit scheduled
Michigan Agritourism Summit, tourism, MSU Extension, Michigan State University,
Wisconsin Cherry Board opens nominations for members
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board.
GLEXPO Bus Tour: Where farm marketers exchange ideas
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited six Grand Rapids, Michigan-area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and products.
The buzz about the coming wave of cicadas
Do adult periodical cicadas actually feed on anything? The Entomological Society of America recently published a USDA-Agricultural Research Service analysis of DNA in Brood X cicadas’ gut contents.
MSU plans blueberry sessions, field demos
Michigan State University, blueberries, MSU, Extension, MSUE Small Fruit Team, Michigan Food and Farming System,
Free open house gives back to farmers
Cherry Republic will be hosting a free “Love Thy Farmer” open house for farmers at their Glen Arbor, Michigan, location in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension.
USHBC seeks nominations for members
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominations to fill member and alternate positions for the USHBC Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order.