Why Michigan Is One of the Best States for Produce Growers

Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz provides a unique perspective of the well-known produce industry event held in Grand Rapids, MI.

Apple grower Steve Thome and Extension Specialist Bill Shane, a former American Fruit Grower columnist, receive awards of distinction.

Michigan State researchers provide plenty to grow on in regard to vaunted foe in the field.

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.

27 Midwest Extension agents and other advisors share what they’re seeing.

The popular Grand Rapids event for the fruit and vegetable industry is making a big adjustment amid pandemic pressure.

Recipients hope to make their mark on the future of the fruit and vegetable industry in the state of Michigan.

After a long search, the Michigan Vegetable Council found its Executive Director. Greg Bird, of Mason, MI, will […]

While these topics might seem like standard fare, the fruit and nut industry is changing rapidly, and new developments are right around the corner.

Our editors will be patrolling both sides of the country next week at the Northwest Hort Expo, Great Lakes Expo, and Almond Conference.

Biocontrols, nutrition, and new varieties are also among the hot topics discussed at the annual berry meeting.

Fourteen students were the recipients of scholarships to help further their educations in the fruit and vegetable industries.

The winters of 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were a constant theme during the Great Lakes Expo held Dec. 8-10 […]

Company is sending emails and placing phone calls looking to book rooms for the upcoming expo.

Record-setting crowd sat in on presentations featuring precision orchard management, mechanical berry harvesters, biocontrols, and more.

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.

Mechanization and modern training systems among the highlights from researchers at event.

Key takeaways from the show in Grand Rapids, MI, include food safety pointers, what growers can do to support pollinators, and more.

It’s a long way from New Hampshire to Michigan and back, but that drive certainly goes a lot […]