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Project sharpens interest in benefits of vegetable grafting
A sharp focus on the future of vegetable plant grafting is enabling growers, researchers and industry affiliates to map strategy for an expa... READ MORE »
Barb Radewald: 50 years of farming — VGNtv
http://youtu.be/iittvCSviN8 Barbara Radewald, former president of the Michigan Vegetable Council, discusses the origins of the Great Lakes Fruit, Veg... READ MORE »
Farming memories: Barb Radewald worked in Michigan vegetable industry for decades
Barbara Radewald was a “city girl” who married a farmer, grew to love agriculture and the people who practiced it and ended up becoming... READ MORE »
Sanitation essential aspect of greenhouse production
Sanitation is the easiest way to prevent the spread of pathogens and insects, maintain a healthy crop and prevent foodborne illness in consumers of gr... READ MORE »
Keith and Cal VanSingel presented with Master Farmer Award — VGNtv
http://youtu.be/OXYwmEZDwZs The Michigan Vegetable Council’s Master Farmer Award was presented to brothers Stan, Keith and Cal VanSingel of VanSing... READ MORE »
Matt McCallum wins Distinguished Service Award, Master Farmer Associate Award — VGNtv
http://youtu.be/JyJRNWun7nA Matt McCallum, owner of Great American Media Services, was recognized by the Michigan State Horticultural Society with it... READ MORE »
Symposium gathers industry to study vegetable grafting
A USDA grant-supported team (vegetablegrafting.org) will host its Fourth National Vegetable Grafting Symposium in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dec. 7, one ... READ MORE »
Swede midge biology and management
According to Michigan State University Extension, Swede midge, an invasive pest of cole crops, has been discovered in Michigan, presenting a new manag... READ MORE »
New invasive vegetable pest found in Michigan
A potentially serious threat to Michigan’s cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other crucifers has been found in the state for the first time in five... READ MORE »
Building healthy soil crucial to organic production, eVGN June 2015
Soil organic matter (SOM) is the foundation of a healthy, fertile soil because it drives critical soil functions.That was the position stressed in a p... READ MORE »
