Category: Midwest
Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact
A new study shows the importance of Michigan’s specialty crop industry to the state’s economy. Find out just how impactful the sector is.
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
A new study highlights the massive contribution vegetable farming and processing make to Michigan’s economy. Find out what’s in the report.
Hydroponic farming: Great Lakes Growers’ sustainable lettuce growing
Great Lakes Growers grows leafy greens and herbs. Read how the Ohio greenhouse grower works to grow sustainable hydroponics.
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Golden Stock Farms asparagus has been growing asparagus since the 1960s. Learn about their secret to success.
Tessenderlo Kerley opens Ohio fertilizer plant
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened a new fertilizer plant. Learn more about the Ohio operation.
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
MBG Marketing CEO Brad Moorer dies
The head of MBG Marketing has died. Read more about Brad Moorer’s leadership of the berry cooperative.
Exploring the possibility of growing scotch bonnet peppers in the Midwest
Scotch bonnet peppers can be grown in the Midwest. Learn how climate, harvesting practices and postharvest handling can affect successful production.
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
MSU studies farm labor issues. Learn about the labor changes and challenges that came from the Michigan farmworker survey.
Veg Connections: Heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch
South Dakota researchers are studying how heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch. Learn more about the project.
MSU recognizes ag leaders
MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has recognized a number of ag leaders. Learn more about the 2025 honorees.
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in fields
Managing irrigation can be difficult. Read how Extension researchers are developing equipment that can conserve water.
Cattail Organics grows success through organic farming practices
Cattail Organics thrives in Washington, showcasing organic vegetable farming through soil health, high tunnels and sustainable practices.
Michigan H-2A labor wage rates drive coalition response
A coalition of Michigan grower groups are working on H-2A reform. Learn more about the coalition’s efforts to educate the public on rising AEWR rates.
Chicago farm market’s success
Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948.
Michigan leaders honored at Master Farmer Awards
The Michigan Master Farmer Award honored Vance Baird and Springdale Farms for advancing specialty crops and resilient vegetable farming.
GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking
GLEXPO bus tour was held. Read more about how the Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas and networking.
New strategic plan released by Michigan State Extension
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan.
Annual Farm Market Bus Tour stops are released
The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets.