Category: Midwest
2023 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards
The Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News recognized the hard work of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2023 during a reception Dec. 5 at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
FEMA assistance available for 2023 Michigan storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making federal disaster assistance available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 24-26, 2023.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeking public nominees
Cherry Industry Administrative Board, CIAB, tart cherries, cherries, marketing, promotion, ag research,
Mizzou launches digital ag center
University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, CAFNR, University of Missouri’s Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center, sustainability,
Kelley Chase crowned Michigan Apple Queen
Kelley Chase is the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen. Chase, a Michigan State University (MSU) student, was crowned Dec. 5 during the Michigan Apple Committee’s 20th Annual Growers Luncheon at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hill Brothers Orchards lands first in Michigan Cider Contest
The 25th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest, Hill Brothers Orchards Grand Rapids, has earned the recognition six times.
Michigan fruit industry honors Bill Erwin, Greg Lang
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) with its Distinguished Service Award.
Michigan agriculture department to honor exporters
Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, MDARD, exports,
FirstFruit Farms acquires Applewood Fresh Growers
FirstFruits Farms, Prescott, Washington, has acquired Michigan’s Applewood Orchards and Applewood Fresh Growers.
Strawberry options: Plasticulture, matted-row production
When I started my job as an Extension specialist at Purdue eight years ago, strawberries were mainly grown as a perennial crop in a matted-row production system in orchards and u-pick farms.
SW Michigan Horticultural Days set for February
The 2024 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will feature sessions on sustainability, soil management, pest and disease management and more.
Bill Erwin, Greg Lang honored for Michigan fruit legacies
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS).
MSU professor receives $4 million grant to study blueberry disease
A scientist at Michigan State University has received a $3.95 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to develop strategies for implementing and maintaining effective management practices for blueberry fruit rot.
Hill Brothers Orchards earns Michigan’s top cider award
The 25th winner of the Michigan Apple Cider Contest, Hill Brothers Orchards, has earned the recognition six times.
Michigan crowns Kelley Chase apple queen
Kelley Chase is the 2024 Michigan Apple Queen.
Cranberry Marketing Order suspended in wake of vote
The USDA is no longer collecting assessments from cranberry growers and handlers after they voted to discontinue the Cranberry Marketing Order.
Inaugural Michigan AgriTourism Summit scheduled for May
Michigan Agritourism Summit agritourism agritainment farm markets tourism Michigan State University Extension
Michigan Fruit Ridge growers share strategies
Apple production techniques were shared at three orchards in the Fruit Ridge area near Conklin, Michigan, during the Michigan Pomesters’ 12th annual Ridgefest.
BelleHarvest’s Michigan Fresh Brand expands beyond apples
BelleHarvest vegetables Michigan local bell peppers eggplant celery green beans apples
MSU research center names farm manager
Michael de Schaaf is the new farm manager at the Michigan State University (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor.