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IFTA continues precision-based conference
The International Tree Fruit Association’s (IFTA) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, continues Thursday with a full array of educational p... READ MORE »
UM students seek growers’ input on drone development
Drone technology is rapidly becoming an added tool for growers to do field surveys and crop analysis. A group of University of Michigan (UM) ... READ MORE »
Hard cider: Big block could place orchard ahead of the curve
Ridgeview Orchards decided to take the plunge and plant 20 acres of hard cider apples. Dan Dietrich, who runs the Conklin, Michigan, orchard with h... READ MORE »
Michigan still adjusting to crop losses of 2012
2012 was a bad year for many fruit-producing states, but none were hit harder than Michigan. An early warm-up followed by devastating freeze events ki... READ MORE »
Latest Revisions Introduced in Vacuum Apple Harvester — FGNtv
http://youtu.be/CuqQA4y2q0o Apple grower Mike Rasch, partner in DBR Conveyor Concepts, outlines the latest upgrades made to a mechanical vacuum apple... READ MORE »
Vacuum harvester redesigned to be self-propelled
A mechanical harvester that’s been in development for some time has undergone enough tweaks that its designers are nearly ready to bring the mac... READ MORE »
Apple grower tests harvester in real-world conditions
A mechanical harvester that’s been in development for years finally got some experience operating during a full apple-harvest season, bringing i... READ MORE »
Apple grower tests harvester in real-world conditions
A mechanical harvester that’s been in development for years finally got some experience operating during a full apple-harvest season, bringing i... READ MORE »
Apple grower tests harvester in real-world conditions
A mechanical harvester that’s been in development for years finally got some experience operating during a full apple-harvest season, bringing i... READ MORE »
Vacuum Apple Harvester: Do the Pickers Approve? — FGNtv
http://youtu.be/iUcw7qzMwbE A harvester that uses vacuum power to gather and store apples is being tested this fall at orchards owned by Riveridge Pr... READ MORE »
