Midwest
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 »
MDARD awards 2021 Food Safety Training and Education Grants
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced Feb. 11 funding for eight projects under the state’s Food Safety Education Fund grant program. The grant program is designed to provide food safety training and... more »
Pursue wise strategies when upgrading equipment
Considering an upgrade this spring to new-to-you equipment and materials? Here are some helpful hints: First, if you're considering purchasing used equipment, make sure you consider its previous use and whether that prior use included the... more »
Michigan Craft Beverage Council grants go to grape, cider apple projects
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council has announced that nine projects will receive funding through its 2021 research grant program. The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) recommended more than $274,000 in project support for research into... more »
MSU co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Conference
Michigan State University Extension will co-host the Michigan Beekeepers’ Association’s Spring Conference held virtually March 3-6, 2021. Beekeepers and people interested in learning more about beekeeping, honey bees, hive products, drone use and bee-related arts and culture are... more »
Current Issue
Kansas peach grower puts focus on high-density output
FGN’s 60th Anniversary: Tree fruit rootstocks evolve over decades
Pear rootstocks for replant in presence of armillaria
Cover crops show effects on iron deficiency in pear
USHBC recognizes grower Tom Bodtke, other blueberry industry leaders
Technology highlights at IFTA show commercial potential
Autonomous sprayer available for orchards
Hybrid use puts Regev in ‘game-changer’ mode
Farm Market column: ‘Delighting’ the online customer ideal marketers’ goal
Notes from the Farm column: Taking out an old tree while navigating credit card scams
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Through good times and bad, neighbors help each other
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