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Curb lingering pests to maximize winter production
Cold weather stops bugs but winter green production in high tunnels still faces challenges from insect pests. The pests multiply quickly on sunny days... READ MORE »
Hensley to lead Michigan Vegetable Council
A well-traveled leader of west Michigan’s Swanson Pickle Co. is set to lead the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) for the next two years. Katie He... READ MORE »
Soil health: Simple topic but complicated in practice
Soil health sounds simple but it’s based on soil organic matter and the processes affecting soil organic matter are complicated with many interrelat... READ MORE »
Some tips to curb bird damage in specialty crops
Vegetable growers deal with a large number of disease, insect and weed pests, which they control with varying levels of satisfaction through cultural,... READ MORE »
Michigan ag director headed for national USDA post
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Jamie Clover Adams has been hired as an advisor in the office of the secreta... READ MORE »
October 2017
Minnesota farm banks on high tunnels Organic growers tally wish lists for new farm bill Grower finishes 17 years of labor advocacy in capital ... READ MORE »
Fruit, vegetable industry scholarships available in 2017
The Michigan State Horticultural Society and the Michigan Vegetable Council have made available scholarships for students who intend to pursue careers... READ MORE »
Gain interest by sharing your farm’s history
Because many farm markets have been in business for generations, you might have customers who visit because their parents did before. By further devel... READ MORE »
Michigan Vegetable Council recognizes award winners
The Michigan Vegetable Council handed out a Master Farmer Award and a Master Farmer Associate Award Dec. 9 at the 15th annual Great Lakes EX... READ MORE »
July 2015
Buyer beware: Farm labor contracts require scrutiny More growers riding the kale production bandwagon Quick Pass system helps manage lines at C... READ MORE »
