Midwest
Late season disease management in grapes outlined
Late season fruit rots: Sour rot complex, botrytis and ripe rot are major concerns in the Midwest. Though it’s been pretty dry across much of Indiana recently, some untimely rains can lead to disaster. Once... more »
Michigan Apple Committee provides resources for eating healthier at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an increase in home food preparation with more families sitting down for meals together. According to a recent study by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), this trend toward more... more »
Michigan Craft Beverage Council now accepting 2021 research grant proposals
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council announced Sept. 8 it is now accepting 2021 Research Grant proposals with a maximum grant award of $40,000. Proposals must be received no later than 3 p.m. (EST) on Monday, Oct.... more »
$5M project to research strategies of controlling fire blight
Michigan State University researchers are leading a $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell will lead a USDA-funded project examining fire blight, a disease that can kill... more »
Purdue Extension steps in to help Hoosier fruit growers
From juicy red strawberries to sweet apples and melons, Indiana is home to many fruit growers. While each year presents its challenges in the field, this year Indiana faced an unfortunate late frost event, causing... more »
USDA designates 18 Iowa counties as primary natural disaster areas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 18 Iowa counties as primary natural disaster areas on Sept. 3, enabling producers who suffered losses because of the recent Derecho, that occurred on August 10, 2020, to... more »
Michigan governor applauds USDA disaster designation for Michigan counties
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Sept. 2 applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) designation of Berrien, Cass, and Ottawa counties as primary natural disaster areas, making assistance available to agriculture producers in those counties who incurred damage and... more »
Michigan reminds agritourism outlets to follow COVID-19 safety guidance
As Michigan moves into autumn, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on Sept. 3 reminded the state’s U-pick, corn mazes and other agri-tourism operations opening up to implement and follow plans to... more »
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