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After fire, Riveridge expands cider facility
On July 3, 2018, a new cider production facility of Riveridge Produce Marketing in west Michigan burned down. Almost immediately, staff and leaders... READ MORE »
Michigan cherry growers talk Turkey, tariffs with senator
Thanksgiving is weeks away, but talk of Turkey dominated a roundtable discussion between U.S. Sen. Gary Peters , D-Michigan, and region fruit growers.... READ MORE »
Scientists map areas prime for spotted lanternfly invasion
A map identifying the areas suitable for establishment of the spotted lanternfly in the United States and other countries has been published in the Jo... READ MORE »
After fire, Riveridge expands cider production facility
On July 3, 2018, a new cider production facility of Riveridge Produce Marketing in West Michigan burned down. Almost immediately, staff and leaders... READ MORE »
Convertible cover for protected apple cultivation unveiled
What is a way of protecting apple cultivation from pests and fungal diseases while reducing the use of pesticides as much as possible? Researchers at ... READ MORE »
Tree fruit studies shine at Clarksville Research Center Field Day
Michigan State University’s tree fruit research shone at the Clarksville Research Center Field Day Aug. 14. The 440-acre site is home to many of ... READ MORE »
MSU Extension, media reports optimistic about Michigan blueberry harvest
Blueberry harvest continues in Michigan. According to a July 30 report from Michigan State University Extension Fruit Educator Mark Longstroth, g... READ MORE »
$12M in produce-processing projects planned in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell recently announced some food processing projects that will be awar... READ MORE »
Support package for farmers includes some specialty crops
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural pro... READ MORE »
Riveridge announces new hires, promotions
Sparta, Michigan’s Riveridge Produce Marketing recently announced a number of new hires and promotions throughout its vertically-integrated company.... READ MORE »
