Midwest
Great Lakes Greenhouses boosts cucumber production with LED Lighting
Great Lakes Greenhouses, a North American hydroponic cucumber grower, has enhanced production through the use of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and the GrowWise Control System (GWCS). The advanced lighting systems, provided by Signify, allow for... more »
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »
Michigan ag industry mourns the passing of Michael Salisbury
Michael H. Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving... more »
Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings
Are there grants for farmers? Yes! Read on to see several directories of the grant programs that farmers can apply for. Each listing has links for numerous grants as well as details on how and... more »
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »
MSU names new Plant & Pest Diagnostics director
Jan Byrne now heads Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department. In the promotion, Byrne succeeds Ray Hammerschmidt, who plans to retire. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, has worked at MSU as... more »
MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe gathered at Michigan State University (MSU) in July to discuss issues and topics related to food safety and food security during the Global... more »
Freshway Foods mourns loss of co-founder
Frank Gilardi, a co-founder of vegetables fresh-cut processor Freshway Foods, has died. Gilardi died July 8. His death was publicized in Aug. 12. Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, Gilardi was a successful entrepreneur who,... more »
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