Midwest
Food supply in danger if we don’t use immigrant workers legally, grower says
On May 13, Fox Business published the following commentary by Fred Leitz, a farmer and a past president of the National Council of Agricultural Employers who lives in Sodus, Michigan. "The novel coronavirus has given... more »
Brock Waggoner joins Helm Agro US as Midwest sales agronomist
Helm Agro US Inc., a global manufacturer of crop protection and fertilizer products, announces the hiring of Brock Waggoner as sales agronomist for the Midwest region. Primary responsibilities in... more »
Should I irrigate ahead of the coming freeze?
Many growers are irrigating ahead of the upcoming winter-like weather in Michigan with the hopes of protecting seedlings of early-sown vegetables (Photo 1 above). How does this work? Water is a better thermal conductor than air.... more »
Great Lakes Vegetable Producer’s Network debuts on Wednesdays
There is an extended inter-university group of researchers and Extension personnel who are hosting a live weekly roundtable discussion during the growing season for commercial vegetable producers in the Great Lakes and Midwest region. It’s... more »
Specialty crop irrigation an alternative to educational meetings
Southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana share over a million acres of irrigated land that are mostly used for field crops and processing vegetable production. Irrigation for 20 acres or less of specialty crops or vegetable... more »
USDA destroying flowers to eradicate Ralstonia bacteria
Federal officials are working with greenhouses in 39 states to destroy infected pink geraniums and prevent an invasive bacterium from infecting vegetable crops. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed a Ralstonia... more »
Purdue Student Farm helps stock local food pantries with fresh produce
Amid rising economic insecurity and heightened uncertainty, the Purdue Student Farm is doing all it can to keep its local community healthy and well-fed. The usual outlets the farm sells to, mainly campus dining venues,... more »
Donations come from Michigan food, agriculture businesses
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on April 23 recognized several Michigan food and agriculture businesses for their donations to the Food Bank Council of Michigan and other non-profits as part of the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Initiative... more »
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Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than expected
Weeding out danger: Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
East Coast diversification: Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables
Regenerating soil: Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower: Strengthening Organic Systems
Veg Connections: Advancing onion thrips management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Managing increased customer traffic
Ag Labor Review: Transformative vs. performative
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