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Engelsma family claims 7th cider contest win
Engelsma’s Apple Barn of Walker, Michigan, won first place at the 24th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest, marking their seventh first place win in the contest. The competition was on Dec. 7 at DeVos Convention... more »
Distinguished: Michigan apple grower, Extension specialist lauded
The Michigan State Horticultural Society has chosen a fifth-generation apple grower and a Michigan State University (MSU) senior Extension tree fruit specialist for its annual award recipients. Steve Thome, who operates Thome Orchards near Comstock... more »
Best crop management practices for apple growers
In order to grow high-quality apples, growers must understand proper management practices, rootstock selections and more. Fruit growers will learn about this topic, among other fruit sessions, at the 2022 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and... more »
Reserve your spot on the EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO is near, which means it’s time to register for the annual Farm Market Bus Tour. Six educational stops await tour participants on Monday, Dec. 5, the... more »
Unruly cider apples can be tamed
Apples prized by cider makers for their high levels of tannins and acids are difficult to grow, with tendencies to biennial growing and other undesirable growing characteristics. A new set of studies from Cornell University... more »
Huron Fruit Systems work platform eases orchard tasks
The ongoing labor crunch impacting specialty crop growers has put an enhanced emphasis on reducing the number of workers required in the production process. Among the industry contributors who long-ago recognized this opportunity is Walter... more »
PREVIEW: 2021 GLEXPO Farm Market Bus Tour
Join Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News for the GLEXPO Farm Market Bus Tour and visit some of West Michigan’s market-savvy farm markets. The tour will be moderated by Michigan State University Extension staff.... more »
Hort society recognizes distinguished service
The Michigan State Horticultural Society honored peach breeder Paul Friday (pictured above) and west Michigan orchard grower Mike Wittenbach with its 2020 Distinguished Service Award during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO... more »
Focusing on tart cherries and peaches at EXPO
Tart cherry and peach growers each have a dedicated session on Wednesday morning of the Great Lakes Fruit,Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO to be held Dec. 10-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Researchers will present information... more »
Combating new grape pests and raspberry mulch trials discussed at 2019 GLEXPO
Two researchers in the northern U.S. are researching new pests local growers are seeing in grapes. At the Grape Session during the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Heather Leach and Christelle... more »
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