Category: Midwest
Edible Gardens vertical integration program starts with herbs
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) grower Edible Garden AG Inc. is switching to in-house production of potted herbs, a move expected to enhance its margins.
Outstanding MSU ag alumni recognized
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, CANR, MSU, Michigan State University, recognition
Michigan carrots growers to vote on future of program
Michigan’s carrot producers will be voting on whether to continue the Carrot Industry Development Program.
Spray drone education offered by MSU
Michigan State University is offering a new event for spray drone pilots, and those interested in using spray drones.
Summer cover crops: A matter of timing, seed choice
It’s easy for Ajay Nair, professor in Iowa State University’s Department of Agriculture, to point out the reasons growers should include cover crops in their planning process. He’s seen the results of increased microbial diversity add to the richness of the soil.
Inaugural Agritourism Summit offers immersive experiences
Michigan Agritourism Summit, tourism, MSU Extension, Michigan State University,
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
Stokes Seeds