Midwest
Michigan vegetable industry supporter Calvin Dyk dies at age 80
Michigan vegetable grower Calvin Lee Dyk, 80, of Hudsonville, died May 25 surrounded by his family. Dyk retired from full-time farming at the end of 2004. Before retiring, he had been farming with his cousin,... more »
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association schedules events
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) invites you to spread your wings this summer with videos, farm tours, and workshops that will help you learn, grow, and connect. The 2021 OEFFA Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop... more »
Summer Tour is June 29 for Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers
The 2021 Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association (OPGMA) Summer Tour is going to be taking place at the Market at Pickwick Place on June 29, 2021. The address is 1875 N. Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus,... more »
Edible Garden’s sustainable salad program now at Meijer stores
Edible Garden, the national brand of sustainably grown Non-GMO greens and herbs, launched a new sustainable cut lettuce program at all 250+ Meijer superstores. Perfectly timed to coincide with National Salad Month in May, its... more »
Research could prove profitable to indoor farmers growing leafy greens
There is a free, online resource that growers can use to help make their indoor farming businesses more productive and profitable. It’s a website featuring research results from six horticulture, engineering and agricultural economics professors... more »
Michigan asparagus season kicks off after cool start
Consumers have been eagerly awaiting the 2021 crop of Michigan asparagus and will now be rewarded with the seasonal favorite now at their local stores. Given unexpected cooler temperatures at the traditional start of the season,... more »
Laurie George joins Produce Safety Alliance in Midwest
Laurie George joined the Produce Safety Alliance May 17 as the Midwest Regional Extension Associate. George received her Master of Science degree and Ph.D. in Plant, Soils and Agricultural... more »
Onion weed control during cold weather requires attention to detail
Onion weed control always requires attention and effort, but in cool and dry years, it can be even tougher to keep fields clean. Wide temperature fluctuations and dry weather in the last couple of weeks... more »
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