GLEXPO
Plan wisely to produce transplants
The goal is simple when growing transplants: grow high-quality seedlings that can tolerate environmental challenges at transplanting. Plug seedlings should be strong, uniform, compact, free of buds and flowers and have a large stem diameter... more »
Advances made against cucumber downy mildew
Downy mildew is the disease to beat in pickling cucumbers, and there are three questions to ask: When do you begin fungicide applications? What fungicide should be used? Once a fungicide is sprayed, how many... more »
Weeding robots put farms in better control
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO was quite a treat this year. I felt the energy around and within me – after a year or two without conferences I didn’t realize how... more »
Michigan growers honor Horkeys, DeKryger
Michigan vegetable growers gathered Dec. 8 to honor individuals who have given back to the industry over many years. Horkey Brothers received the Master Farmer Award from the Michigan Vegetable Council. Brothers Doug and Travis... more »
PREVIEW: 2021 GLEXPO Farm Market Bus Tour
Join Vegetable Growers News and Fruit Growers News for the GLEXPO Farm Market Bus Tour and visit some of West Michigan’s market-savvy farm markets. The tour will be moderated by Michigan State University Extension staff.... more »
Looking ahead to Succotash Session at 2021 Great Lakes EXPO
With a return to an in-person event in December, the 2021 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo is excited to welcome growers back with their lineup of signature... more »
Getting started with greenhouse tomatoes: what you need to know at the 2021 Great Lakes EXPO
For many in the industry, this year’s Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is the first chance to gather as a whole once again. The Michigan-based show is chock-full of meetings, education sessions... more »
Looking forward to the 2021 Great Lakes EXPO
New ‘Genius Bar’ stage, return of social hour at in-person EXPO The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo looks forward to welcoming exhibitors and attendees back to an... more »
Great Lakes EXPO returns to in-person
Signature education program, farm marketing sessions welcome attendees back With a return to an in-person event in December, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo are welcoming growers... more »
Droplet size, vaporization keys to reducing spray drift
Be it soil-applied applications at planting or postemergence applications, spray drift remains a nagging issue for vegetable growers. “Drift is an emotionally charged issue. No one likes drift; no one likes being drifted on,” said... more »
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Current Issue
Grower profile: Del Jardin Fresh
Research: Cucurbit mesotunnels
GLEXPO preview: Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights
Hydroponics: Growing media influences plant health management
Fresh Views: Refreshing your disease management plan
Veg Connections: Soil tarping impacts on soil health and onion production
Farm Market & Agritourism: Marketing mistakes
Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences
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