- China’s Apple Juice Concentrate
Exports Drop Dramatically
Imports of concentrate from China have decreased dramatically since the apple industry’s dumping case was initiated.
Radical Group Claims
Responsibility for MSU Arson
A radical environmentalist group trying to make a statement about its opposition to genetic engineering set a New Year’s Eve blaze at Michigan State University (MSU).
Researchers Try to Come Up with Transitional Strategies for OPs
As the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) process grinds on, fruit growers are becoming increasingly uneasy at what appear to be possible restrictions or removal of needed organophosphates (OPs).
Top Six Most Common Mistakes Made When Pruning Fruit Trees
These are the most common mistakes made while winter pruning in the orchard.
Michigan Governor Seeks Tax
Break for Agriculture Land
Governor John Engler said some encouraging words for Michigan farmers during his State of the State address on Jan. 19.
Device Helps
Straighten Fruit Trees
A Southwest Michigan fruit grower has invented a device called the Tree Crutch that is designed to help straighten trees damaged by windstorms or other causes.
United Nations Deal Reached on Genetically Modified Foods
United Nations (U.N.) talks in Montreal finally produced rules governing trade in genetically engineered products in late January, nearly a year after previous talks collapsed in the face of international discord.
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Jupiter and Neptune are the fifth and sixth in a series of seedless grapes released from the University of Arkansas.
Marketer tells Growers to be
Concerned about Supply, Semand
Concord grape growers in Southwest Michigan and other areas need to keep a watchful eye on the market for their grapes, as an oversupply could be destructive.
Grape Growers Gather for Mechanical Pruning Demonstrations
Faced with the rising labor costs and a scarcity of workers, more grape growers have turned to mechanical pruning of their grapevines.
Generally Positive this Season
Except for California almonds, it appears at this time that there will be sufficient hives for pollination in most parts of the country, although several factors could create problems in some areas.
Going through the Pollination
Year for Apple Growers
Those involved in the pollination of apples have plenty to keep busy with all year round
Meeting to be Held on March 21
Organic fruit production will be the topic at an all day meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station
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