Asparagus
Early warm weather worries growers
States across the Midwest and East Coast were experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures earlier this year. In March alone, average temperatures were 15˚ F to 20˚ F higher than normal, according to The Weather Channel.History in the... more »
Haygrove, VGN to tour high tunnels in Britain
Haygrove Tunnels and Vegetable Growers News will be playing hosts to the Great American Haygrove High Tunnel Tour in Britain Sept. 2-7. The tour will showcase some of Britain's finest high-tunnel operations, ranging from raspberries... more »
Michigan asparagus growers need hundreds of workers for the spring harvest
Michigan's asparagus farmers are looking to hire hundreds of workers to harvest this year's crop.There are about 230 immediate job openings, with more expected in the coming weeks, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.Job... more »
Early spring warmth causing growers sleepless nights
For many of the Midwest and Eastern states, spring weather arrived early. Most areas are three to four weeks ahead of schedule in terms of plant growth and bloom, according to university Extension offices.Such conditions... more »
Asparagus growers in top-producing Oceana County fear for their crops
Asparagus growers in Oceana County are collectively anxious, even dismal, about this season's unusual weather pattern.It could cost local farmers millions of pounds of asparagus and produce an estimated $2 million in financial loss.The extremely... more »
Asparagus prices announced
Michigan asparagus growers will get 73 cents per pound (cash) from the state's asparagus handlers this year - 74.5 cents per pound with payment terms, according to Ken Nye, executive director of the Michigan Agricultural... more »
Regional food hubs on the rise with local markets
Mark Coe, manager of the third-generation Calvin Lutz Farm in northwest Michigan, was surprised four years ago when a buyer for Chicago Public Schools went gaga for the farm's cull peaches."They wanted the smaller ones... more »
MSU to host IPM academy Feb. 20-21
Michigan State University Extension's Integrated Pest Management Academy will focus on introducing IPM concepts and preparing participants to implement IPM in the field or garden.The academy is designed to assist newcomers to pest management but... more »
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