Events
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
There’s no doubt Michigan is a hotbed of specialty crop production. A recent study coauthored by the Michigan Vegetable Council and Michigan State University confirms as much, saying the state today hosts over 3,000 fruit... more »
2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days: Gear up for two days of expert-led sessions
The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Feb. 4-5 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension.... more »
Ridgefest: soil, water considerations spur orchard success
Soil monitoring, crop rotations and consistent irrigation patterns are among key control points for managing a successful apple production system. Nick Rasch of Rasch Family Orchards near Kent City, Michigan, outlined the operation’s approach in... more »
Michigan Viticulture Field Day’s air, ground approaches aid vineyard management
Evolving technology is enticing vineyard growers and researchers who are targeting efficient techniques to drive down industry costs and increase profits. Several of these concepts were showcased during the 36th annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day... more »
USApple predicts 279 million bushel 2025-26 apple crop
Following consecutive years of above-average production, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) at the organization’s 130th annual Outlook Conference in Chicago. USApple is forecasting... more »
USApple Outlook 2025 speakers announced
Speakers have been publicized for USApple’s Outlook 2025 crop production and outlook conference. The event is scheduled for Aug. 13-15 in Chicago. Confirmed speakers include: David P. Figliola, HEB senior director, produce Kristen Walla, HEB... more »
UF/IFAS to host stone fruit field day
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has scheduled a stone fruit day for May 7 in north-central Florida. The Stone Fruit Field Day is scheduled to run from 9 a.m.... more »
Ventura VINE Connect field day set
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) has scheduled its VINE Connect Field Day for April 10. The event, to be at the Hansen Research and Extension Center in Camarillo, California, is designed... more »
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is billed as one of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable educational... more »
Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference
An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South. SOWTH 2025, set for Feb. 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is expected to draw more than 1,000... more »
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