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Symposium gathers industry, leading researchers to study vegetable grafting
University, government and industry experts will come together to share the latest research findings and techniques on a method whose popularity is ra... READ MORE »
Vegetable industry scholarships available in 2015
The Michigan State Horticultural Society and the Michigan Vegetable Council announce the availability of scholarships for students who intend to pursu... READ MORE »
Celery packing lines susceptible to foodborne pathogens
An increasing number of foodborne outbreaks traced to fresh fruits and vegetables are being partially attributed to current production and processing ... READ MORE »
Building healthy soil crucial to organic production
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 »
MSU honors MVC director with award
Dave Smith, executive director of the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC), will be honored with a Distinguished Service to Agriculture and Natural Resour... READ MORE »
Organic growers face challenges and opportunities
David Coveyou, owner of Scenic Farm in Petoskey, Michigan, who works with farm manager Laura Judge, discussed how they "cultivated farm resiliency and... READ MORE »
Certis USA to distribute Kocide products
The copper fungicides Kocide 2000, Kocide 3000 and ManKocide are now available to U.S. growers exclusively from Certis USA. These Kocide products from... READ MORE »
Heirloom tomato growers benefit from new varieties
There was a time when heirloom tomatoes were typically associated with production, handling and shipping challenges that did not attract commercial gr... READ MORE »
Should vegetable growers worry about SWD, BMSB?
The dangers posed to fruit crops by invasive pests spotted wing drosophila (SWD) and brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) are pretty well known by now, b... READ MORE »
Drip irrigation management leads to efficiencies
Vegetable growers in Florida are using plasticulture to improve water and nutrient management practices on more than 5,000 acres of production. And th... READ MORE »
