- Tieton Cherries
Washington grower tries new variety
It’s always been a fickle business to raise cherries.
Langs on Board at Michigan State University from Washington
Suzanne and Greg Lang figured they would likely retire from Washington State University.
Beginning Grape Growers can
Avoid Common Mistakes
The majority of calls small fruit specialist Joseph Fiola gets at his Rutgers University office are from growers wanting to get started in grapes.
Michigan Growers Urged to take Part in Survey on Migrant Labor
Many Michigan growers of apples, blueberries and pickles will receive a survey in September or October to analyze the migrant farm labor situation in Michigan
Training Systems
for Premium Wine Grape Production
A grape grower’s decision on a vine training system for wine grapes has become a complex topic.
Fire Blight-ravaged Growers
Eligible for Low-interest Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), recognizing the dire straits of many Michigan apple growers, designated 41 counties in Michigan a disaster area.
Balaton Cherry Hits the
Mainstream with Promise
This year marks the first major production year for the new Balaton cherry with major plantings in Michigan and Utah.
Apple Crop Down 5%
The nation’s apple crop will be lighter and more manageable than first thought, according to apple industry leaders at the United States Apple Association’s (USApple) 2000 Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference held recently.
Viticulture Day Doesn’t Leave
Any Part of the Vineyard Unturned
The health of grapevines – from the top of the canopy to the soil and ground cover beneath – was the focus of the 11th annual viticulture field day held at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) near Benton Harbor.
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