A drool-making Jewel
University of Minnesota breeding program releases new juicy pear suited to grow in USDA Zone 4.
Seeking natural born killers in the orchard
Researchers work to harness bacteriophages to take on antibiotic-resistant pathogens in orchards and vineyards.
A blanket check for your orchard
Ten tips to get the most from cover crops.
Look below to bring up soil health
Researchers offer tips for getting the most out of your soil.
Fire blight surges
Michigan growers should prepare with prevention and treatment tactics.
Uncovering the foe below
Researchers take mangrove approach to fight killer of peach and tart cherry trees.
Breeding for uncertainty
Fruit breeders predict future needs in era of climate change.
Keeping farming alive in a hot real estate market
In Northwest Michigan, land conservancy efforts work to protect agricultural land use.
From facial to fungal recognition
AI-enabled cameras give a boost to breeding mildew-resistant grapes.
Pollination education
Nationwide study underway to determine the value of wild bees.