Vegetable Growers News Fruit Growers News Organic Grower National Nut Grower Spudman Product Processing GPN Mag

Search Results for: Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board

Michigan asparagus

Leaders appointed to Michigan Asparagus Marketing Program Advisory Board

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on April 23 named individuals appointed to the Asparagus Marketing Program Advisory Board. Kevin Burmeister, of Sh... READ MORE »

H-2A AEWR labor-H-2A AEWR rates issue

Michigan ag leaders spearhead H-2A education campaign

Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry leaders have been working to educate the public and influence federal lawmakers about the burdens increasing... READ MORE »

MI agriculture leader Victor Shank

Michigan ag industry mourns the loss of Victor Shank

Victor Shank, former president of the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) and prominent figure in the Michigan agriculture industry, passed away on Jan. ... READ MORE »

Asparagus spears on white background

Michigan Asparagus season ends with strong sales

The 2024 Michigan asparagus season wrapped up one week early with a surplus of produce available for summer festivities, marking a successful campaign... READ MORE »

2024 Michigan asparagus season underway

The Michigan Asparagus season has started and the fan favorite is arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to warmer winter. Current... READ MORE »

Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes

As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 202... READ MORE »

asparagus spears growing out of the ground

Taking control: CA storage for asparagus extends season

Asparagus growers are intrigued with the potential for extending the shelf life of the highly perishable crop to boost its postharvest life and length... READ MORE »

Growers approve Michigan asparagus program

Michigan’s asparagus producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Asparagus Industry Development Program. Growers vote on whethe... READ MORE »

Michigan asparagus industry remembers icon Tom Oomen

  It’s been 4 ½ months, and the loss is still fresh. With the asparagus season in full swing, many in the asparagus community are feelin... READ MORE »

Michigan asparagus season in full swing

As they do every year, consumers eagerly await the arrival of this season’s crop of Michigan asparagus. Though the harvest was delayed by about a we... READ MORE »

Be sure to check out our other specialty agriculture brands

produceprocessingsm Organic Grower