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Michigan Apple Committee working with chef Paul Penney
Michigan Apples are a delicious choice for eating fresh or cooked in your favorite recipes. Chef Paul Penney, who works with the Michigan Apple Committee on in-store demos, conventions and in recipe development, is an... more »
Vote on tart cherry marketing order coming in March
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will conduct a referendum March 9-30, 2020, for tart cherry growers and processors to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Growers and processors who produced or processed... more »
Michigan agriculture sees Korson, Byrum moving into retirement
Michigan agriculture is losing two of its biggest stalwarts and significant Michigan State University (MSU) partners this year to retirement. Phil Korson, president of the Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) and executive director of the Michigan... more »
International Fruit Tree Association holds week of learning, recognition
The International Fruit Tree Association’s 63rd Annual Conference and Tours, titled "Precision 2020," was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Feb. 9-12. The event that attracted tree fruit growers and industry representatives from several growing regions... more »
Cherry imports from Brazil, Turkey questioned by senator
U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 11 called for and investigation into certain cherry imports that may... more »
Help shoppers be heart smart with Michigan apples
Michigan Apples can help keep your heart healthy, along with a balanced diet that includes many fruits and vegetables. The Michigan Apple Committee works with expert Shari Steinbach, M.S., R.D. to communicate the health benefits... more »
Michigan Spring Peach Meeting 2020 scheduled for March 3 in Benton Harbor
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Peach Sponsors will host the Michigan Spring Peach Meeting 2020 on Tuesday March 3, 2020, at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor,... more »
Horticulture research station, farm crew housing get grants in Michigan
Several specialty crop projects were recently awarded grants in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Jan. 30 awarded a total of 20 Rural Development Fund Grants designed to promote the sustainability... more »
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