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Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility

Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release.... more »

Michigan apple growers to harvest 30 million bushels in 2025

Michigan growers plan to harvest 30 million bushels of apples for the 2025-26 season. Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Aug. 15 as part of the... more »

Fresh Views: Cherry Choice: Successfully growing cherries

Growing cherries is both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. My family has been farming since 1935, starting with apples. However, as it became very difficult to harvest a small apple crop for profit, we shifted... more »

Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled

Registration has opened for this year’s Olive & Grape field day. The event, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Davis, California, is scheduled for July 30 in Hopland, California. Topics to... more »

Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill

Efficiencies, smart marketing and the willingness to diversify have helped Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill be successful in growing and processing apples for almost 80 years. In addition to apples, the third-generation family-owned and -operated... more »

Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges

Brothers George and Richard Matoian have built a thriving table grape operation in Fresno, California by focusing on grape cultivation best practices that balance fruit quality, environmental care and efficiency. At Matoian Brothers, the pair... more »

Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines

Plant health in its simplest terms, integrated pest management (IPM), is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests. Integrated plant health management (IPHM) takes things a step further, emphasizing... more »

2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled

The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The all-day event, in-person and virtual, is the day before the official start... more »

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