Matt Milkovich is an associate editor at Good Fruit Grower magazine. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Milkovich expands our coverage of the Eastern U.S. fruit growing regions and provides a perspective from east of the Mississippi.
Milkovich earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and served as the former managing editor of Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, where he worked for more than 12 years. He also worked as a communications manager at MSU and as managing editor of a trade magazine covering the manufactured housing industry.
With a self-professed fondness for writing about farming — and especially fruit — Milkovich brings a depth of experience and enthusiasm for our industry.
Phone: 616-633-5669 — Email
My Recent Articles
- An app fit for apples
—A Vermont apple grower dealing with recordkeeping headaches created Pomona, a portable web app that keeps detailed spray records for fruit growers. - Harvest by hoses—The Bandit Cyclone vacuum harvester has been in development for years and is finally ready for prime time.
- Ridgefest hits the roadThe Michigan Pomesters hit the road for Ridgefest 2026. Instead of visiting orchards on Michigan’s Fruit Ridge north of Grand Rapids, as the group usually… Read more: Ridgefest hits the road
- Growers face spread of spotted lanternfly—As spotted lanternfly moves south from Pennsylvania into Virginia’s vineyard regions, growers and researchers are finding various ways to manage the invasive pest.
- IFTA convenes Cornell research roundupThe International Fruit Tree Association wrapped up the third and final day of its tour of New York’s Hudson Valley on July 22. The final… Read more: IFTA convenes Cornell research roundup
- IFTA tours New York’s diverse Hudson ValleyDiversity was the watchword during Day 1 of the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2026 Summer Study Tour of New York’s Hudson Valley on July 20. … Read more: IFTA tours New York’s diverse Hudson Valley
- Growers facing more personnel paperwork penalties—Immigration enforcement is increasing in the U.S. Even minor mistakes on I-9 forms can cost farm employers thousands of dollars in fines.
- Tart cherry industry renews federal marketing orderTart cherry growers and processors voted to continue their marketing order program, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board, according to a news release from the U.S.… Read more: Tart cherry industry renews federal marketing order
- MSU Enviroweather network launches mobile appMichigan State University and the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS) have launched Enviroweather Mobile, a mobile app for MSU’s weather-based Enviroweather system that informs Michigan growers’ pest… Read more: MSU Enviroweather network launches mobile app
- Another attempt for H-2A reform—Pennsylvania representative introduces bill that would make permanent changes to the H-2A guest-worker program.
- Registration open for “IFTA in the Alps” European fruit tourRegistration is still open for “IFTA in the Alps,” the International Fruit Tree Association’s study tour of Switzerland, Germany and Italy scheduled for Nov. 20–28. … Read more: Registration open for “IFTA in the Alps” European fruit tour
- Minnesota aims to breed fruit for all—The University of Minnesota’s Superior Fruit Innovations program licenses new varieties to direct-market growers.
