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EPA clarification on non-food uses of chlorpyrifos
In the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule, effective Oct. 29, 2021, EPA revoked all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos for... READ MORE »
Michigan cherry producers approve continuation referendum
Michigan’s cherry producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Cherry Promotion and Development Program, Gary McDowell, director of... READ MORE »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on Dec. 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The late ... READ MORE »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on December 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The l... READ MORE »
Wafler Farms: family, fruit, nursery
(This is the final installment in a series of stories focusing on the 60th anniversary of Fruit Growers News.) Great Lakes Fruit Growers News, the ... READ MORE »
2022 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show set
The 2022 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show is scheduled for Jan. 18-19 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. Registration open... READ MORE »
Over $4M set for Michigan fruit and vegetable growers
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced Nov. 9 that Michigan will receiv... READ MORE »
Ag groups, including cherry marketers, formally object to EPA chlorpyrifos rule
On Oct. 19, more than 80 agricultural groups filed formal objections to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Aug. 30 rule to revoke all tolerances ... READ MORE »
Michigan grower takes helm of USApple board
Chris Alpers is a fruit grower who is comfortable in the middle of an apple or cherry orchard, as well as in a boardroom. The U.S. Apple Associatio... READ MORE »
West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day
Michigan State University and the new West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center will host an AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Day... READ MORE »
