Category: Midwest
BRANDT to build Nebraska production facility
BRANDT, a retailer of agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty ag input products, plans to start construction on a production facility in Aurora, Nebraska, this summer.
Horticultural supply industry figure Kurt Dramm dies
Kurt Dramm, a leader in the horticultural supply industry, has died. He was 85.
Michigan Apple Committee launches social media summit
The Michigan Apple Committee is offering a social media summit to teach selected young growers the latest trends and best practices to promote their business and the Michigan apple industry.
Minnesota study shows higher profits for Ag Water Quality Certified Farms
Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence water quality
Midwest Apple introduces EverCrisp successor
The Midwest Apple Improvement Association MAIA EverCrisp variety
BelleHarvest acquires Valley View, expands apple offerings
Belleharvest, Belding, Michigan, recently acquired Valley View Co. LLC, increasing its apple growing and storage capacity by 20%.
Michigan members of Congress oppose H-2A fee hikes
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives from Michigan are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reconsider proposed fee increases for employing ag workers in the H-2A temporary visa program.
Meristem Crop Performance adds Midwest staff
Meristem Crop Performance staff
Michigan Apple Committee funds 10 research projects
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) board has approved almost $240,000 in funding for 2023 industry research projects.
Purdue launches online international agribusiness degree
Purdue University is taking applications for its new fully online Professional Master of Science in International Agribusiness aimed at agribusiness professionals worldwide.
Ohio’s Central State University to host research facility open house
Central State University Land-Grant Program research
Orchard protective netting systems enhance fruit quality and protection
Discover how orchard protective netting systems safeguard fruit from hail, heat and stress while improving quality and water efficiency.
MSU names Hart center farm manager
Michigan State University West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center farm manager
Purdue calls for women in agriculture award nominations
Purdue University Extension women in agriculture