Extension
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable specialist Benjamin Phillips received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA). The award was presented during NACAA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement... more »
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Start-up funding maintains tree fruit competitiveness
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission (MTFC) was established by a producer referendum in 2014 to collect an assessment on Michigan’s apples, cherries, peaches and plums to support tree fruit research. The MTFC has since funded... more »
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
For the first time, the Mexican immigrant population in the U.S. has started to decline, creating new labor supply pressures for industries that rely on immigrant employees. In a Michigan State University (MSU) study, researchers... more »
IFTA recognizes industry leaders
At their western New York conference, members of the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) honored individuals for their contributions to the horticulture industry. Growers, horticulturists, researchers and Extension personnel received recognition during a business meeting... more »
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit. The event is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The all-day event, in-person and virtual, is the day before the official start... more »
Measuring success with a marketing plan
I don't know about you, but I need a plan to get up in the morning. Without one, there is a good chance that not much gets done that day. If you own a business,... more »
Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan
Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of the university. Guided by extensive input... more »
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
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Strong connections and innovation at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
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