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Michigan Asapargus Advisory Board members appointed
Governor Rick Snyder announced appointments to the Michigan Asparagus Marketing Advisory Board.The board is charged with developing and implementing... READ MORE »
New asparagus seed coming into production
According to a report given at the 2011 Oceana Asparagus Day in Hart, Mich., in March, there are going to be some changes in seed supply for the comin... READ MORE »
Asparagus growers eligible for training, cash
By Matt Milkovich, Managing EditorFor the rest of the summer, U.S. asparagus growers can apply for technical training and cash benefits under a USDA-F... READ MORE »
Michigan growers pull for new entomologist
By Matt Milkovich, Managing Editor Michigan State University's (MSU) new vegetable entomologist is in the midst of her first field season, observing M... READ MORE »
Has Peruvian Asparagus Peaked?
Four years ago, Peruvian asparagus growers were feeling pretty confident -- and for good reason. Their industry had grown exponentially since 1991, wh... READ MORE »
Asparagus Payment Delayed
Maybe next year, asparagus growers. The $15 million the U.S. asparagus industry has been waiting for is still "limping its way" through the federal sy... READ MORE »
“ASPARAGUS! Stalking the American Life” To Hit PBS Airwaves
The award-winning, independent documentary film “ASPARAGUS! Stalking the American Life” will air on Michigan PBS stations at 8 p.m. April ... READ MORE »
Tomato Growers Take hit; Asparagus Growers get Money
A couple months ago, I wrote a story about all the hits Florida tomato growers have been taking lately. It ran on the front page of our June issue. Th... READ MORE »
Peruvian Asparagus Imports Level off – at Least for a Year
Have Peruvian asparagus imports finally topped out? That question was posed by John Bakker, executive director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Boar... READ MORE »
Senate Takes Major Step To Provide Relief To Asparagus Industry
In a close vote, the U.S. Senate defeated an amendment offered by Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., that would have eliminated $15 million in funding for the A... READ MORE »
