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Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU

Cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening, with nighttime lows dipping into the 50s and 60s. While Tuesday morning brought rain and potential thunderstorms, the rest of the week promises minimal rain and mode... more

Unconventional Fruit Working Group hosts virtual meeting on nutrition management

The Unconventional Fruit Working Group is hosting a free virtual meetup on Aug. 28, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This session, organized by Michigan State University, focuses on “nutrition management” for fruit farmers using non-conventiona... more

Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit

The Wolverine State recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit. The Michigan Apple Committee-sponsored event was July 30 in Sparta, Michigan. The summit brought together seven leaders in the Michigan apple industry to lear... more

Agriculture drones transform farming practices

The agriculture drone market is soaring as precision farming techniques gain traction. With applications ranging from crop monitoring to field mapping, drones are revolutionizing farming. In a recent press release from Transparency Market Research... more

UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education

The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering remote and in-person food safety trainings. Below is a listing of educational opportunities that UF IFAS has scheduled. In-person Produce Safety Alliance ... more

Sensors guide growers on water decisions

Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.She had a hunch that too much water was sitting in the root zone after a second yea... more

IFPA unveils speakers for 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show, promising to provide attendees with exclusive insights into the industry’s future, political trends, entrepr... more