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IFTA winter tour: New York orchard lessons
The International Fruit Tree Association members toured New York apple orchards. Learn how the tour helped them become more efficient in their orchard operations.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks board nominations
The Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB) is requesting nominations to fill five board alternate positions.
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops. Read about innovations in freeze protection designed to help fruit growers guard against spring freezes.
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
Plum factors: Successful varieties offer growers opportunities
There are two main groups of plum species in North America. Read about the factors that lead to successful varieties.
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks nominees
The tart cherry federal marketing order, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (CIAB), is looking for growers and handlers to fill five open board member positions.
Wisconsin Cherry Board election results released
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results.
New climate program in Michigan aims to boost ag resilience
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program aims to tackle long-term climate and water challenges affecting the state’s farms.
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
During the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) conference and orchard visits, participants viewed the variety of fruit training systems and crop load management programs that Washington apple growers employ.
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update.
Early season reminders for grower application timings
Because there have been starts and stops to the Michigan’s 2024 field season due to weather, Michigan State University Extension reminds growers to be on top of management decisions as phenological stages are likely to move quickly and key application timings may be missed.
MSU recognizes ag alumni leaders
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, CANR, MSU, Michigan State University, recognition
Central Valley fruit, nut grower considers sale
Maricopa Orchards, Assemi, Touchstone Pistachio, Wonderful Co., pistachios, almonds, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, citrus,
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeking public nominees
Cherry Industry Administrative Board, CIAB, tart cherries, cherries, marketing, promotion, ag research,
Michigan fruit industry honors Bill Erwin, Greg Lang
Two Michigan fruit industry notables who’ve spent the better part of their lives in orchards, Bill Erwin and Greg Lang, have been honored by the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) with its Distinguished Service Award.
Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Fruit Conference peaches apples walnuts
Cherry Industry Administrative Board seeks nominees
Cherry Industry Administrative Board CIAB tart cherries marketing