Category: Midwest
2023 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Awards
The Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News recognized the hard work of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2023 during a reception Dec. 5 at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO.
Veg Connections: Using clover as a cover crop
Using clover as a cover crop. Read how managing weeds, improving soil health plastic mulch management continue to be priorities for vegetable farmers.
GLEXPO Bus Tour: Where farm marketers exchange ideas
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited six Grand Rapids, Michigan, area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and products.
Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry experts
The Michigan Vegetable Council has chosen Main Farms, Six Lakes, Michigan, as the recipient of the Master Farmer Award and Dr. Rebecca Grumet as the Master Farmer Associate Award honoree for 2023.
Love Thy Farmer event gives to industry, MSU
Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, Michigan, is thanking farmers in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension.
Edible Garden receives training grant in Michigan
Indoor leafy greens grower Edible Garden has received funding from Michigan for employee training.
Michigan potatoes generate $2.5B within the state
A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross domestic product.
Conservation district grants focus on community
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the 2024 recipients of the Friends of NACD District Grants Program during NACD’s Annual Meeting in San Diego.
2023 Michigan storm damage eligible for FEMA aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making federal disaster assistance available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 24-26, 2023.
University of Missouri starts digital ag center
University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, CAFNR, University of Missouri’s Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center, sustainability,
Veg Connections: Seedless cucumbers in high tunnels
Seedless cucumber is a popular high-value crop. Read how high yield, climbing growth habit make seedless cucumbers a valuable crop for growing in high tunnels.
Stokes Seeds adds Midwest territory manager
Stokes Seeds has hired Hannah Wildman as territory manager for Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.
Michigan Dept. of Ag recognizing exporters
Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, MDARD, exports,
Stokes Seeds adds new Midwest manager
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National Onion Association taps new president
National Onion Association Jared Gutierrez NOA leadership management
Michigan Vegetable Council’s proactive approach
Michigan Vegetable Council Matt McCallum Great American Media Services labor Michigan State University research Michigan vegetables.
Strawberry options: Plasticulture, matted-row production
Strawberries use to be grown as perennial crops in matted-row production systems in orchards and u-pick farms. Read about plasticulture strawberry options.
Veg Connections: Building organic matter in sandy soils
Soil organic matter is considered the foundation of healthy soil. Read how building organic matter in sandy soils aids water holding capacity and nutrient availability.
SW Michigan Horticultural Days adds vegetable sessions
The 2024 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will feature sessions on sustainability, soil management, pest and disease management, and a day of vegetable information.
