Random Thoughts From the Annual Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Expo By Thomas Skernivitz|February 7, 2023 Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz provides a unique perspective of the well-known produce industry event held in Grand Rapids, MI.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Michigan Fruit Grower and Expert Educator Among Honorees at Great Lakes Expo By Thomas Skernivitz|December 13, 2022 Apple grower Steve Thome and Extension Specialist Bill Shane, a former American Fruit Grower columnist, receive awards of distinction.
Good News for Berry Growers About Spotted Wing Drosophila By Thomas Skernivitz|February 14, 2022 Michigan State researchers provide plenty to grow on in regard to vaunted foe in the field.
2021 Tomato and Pepper Sales Remain Strong Posted by Carol Miller|December 8, 2021 After 2020’s record-breaking produce sales, you’d expect a correction in 2021. Instead, grocery stores are holding on to most of their sales.
Straight from the Field: Vegetable Production Trends in the Midwest By Carol Miller|November 17, 2021 27 Midwest Extension agents and other advisors share what they’re seeing.
Great Lakes Expo Will Be Virtual in 2020 Posted by Carol Miller|July 31, 2020 The popular Grand Rapids event for the fruit and vegetable industry is making a big adjustment amid pandemic pressure.
Future Bright for Great Lakes Expo Ag Scholarship Winners Posted by Christina Herrick|December 18, 2018 Recipients hope to make their mark on the future of the fruit and vegetable industry in the state of Michigan.
Greg Bird to Head up the Michigan Vegetable Council Posted by Carol Miller|March 28, 2018 After a long search, the Michigan Vegetable Council found its Executive Director. Greg Bird, of Mason, MI, will […]
Pests, Labor, and Water Among Hot Topics at Fruit Industry Meetings Posted by Christina Herrick|December 12, 2017 While these topics might seem like standard fare, the fruit and nut industry is changing rapidly, and new developments are right around the corner.
Don’t Miss Our Live Coverage of Key Industry Events Posted by Christina Herrick|November 28, 2017 Our editors will be patrolling both sides of the country next week at the Northwest Hort Expo, Great Lakes Expo, and Almond Conference.
Spotted Wing Drosophila ‘Stars’ at National Berry Conference By David Eddy|January 27, 2017 Biocontrols, nutrition, and new varieties are also among the hot topics discussed at the annual berry meeting.
Scholarship Winners Presented At The Great Lakes Expo Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 22, 2015 Fourteen students were the recipients of scholarships to help further their educations in the fruit and vegetable industries.
Great Lakes Expo Sessions Focus On Past Two Brutal Winters By Christina Herrick|December 15, 2015 The winters of 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were a constant theme during the Great Lakes Expo held Dec. 8-10 […]
Beware Of Reservation Scams For The Great Lakes Expo Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 22, 2015 Company is sending emails and placing phone calls looking to book rooms for the upcoming expo.
Four Highlights You May Have Missed At Great Lakes Expo By Richard Jones|December 16, 2014 Record-setting crowd sat in on presentations featuring precision orchard management, mechanical berry harvesters, biocontrols, and more.
Highlights From The Great Lakes Expo By Rosemary Gordon|December 10, 2014 Heirloom tomatoes, insect updates, and the management of late blight were just a few topics discussed the first day of the annual trade show and conference held in Michigan.
Automation A Big Part Of Tree Fruit Topics At Great Lakes Expo Posted by Christina Herrick|December 17, 2013 Mechanization and modern training systems among the highlights from researchers at event.
Highlights From The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo By Lauren María Alexander|December 11, 2013 Key takeaways from the show in Grand Rapids, MI, include food safety pointers, what growers can do to support pollinators, and more.
John Deere Gator Winner By Growing Produce Staff|January 30, 2013 It’s a long way from New Hampshire to Michigan and back, but that drive certainly goes a lot […]
Michigan Researchers Help Growers Battle Bugs By Brian Sparks|January 10, 2012 There is one area that I, for one, feel pretty optimistic about as we head into 2012, and […]