High costs and low prices causing double bind for apple growers
New York growers feel squeeze on labor costs.
On the spectrum, on the farm
Autistic workers can thrive in a fruit-growing environment.
High-tech weed terminators targeting specialty crops
New machines find creative ways to kill weeds.
For better weed management, deplete the seed bank
Fighting weeds in fruit crops requires a concerted approach.
Keeping pollen cool during hot weather
Overhead irrigation during blueberry bloom can mitigate extreme heat and protect the crop.
Scheduling irrigation in sandy soils
Sandy saturation: Michigan State University researchers study high-density irrigation scheduling in sandy soils.
Research revealing grapevine root relationships
Penn State University scientists find complexity in the interactions between grapevine roots and soil microbes.
Milkovich: Where do we grow from here?
Our changing climate demands resilience.
Managing frost threats in the vineyard
Spring freeze protection starts with vineyard site and cultivar selection.
A new hive home for Michigan bee research
MSU center focuses on honey bee health and pollination research.