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About Matt Milkovich

Matt Milkovich joined the Good Fruit Grower staff in 2019. From his home base in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Milkovich brings a depth of experience in the fruit industry and the perspective from east of the Mississippi. You can reach him at matt@goodfruit.com or 616-633-5669.

Delivering data across Virginia vineyards

Delivering data across Virginia vineyards

Matt Milkovich2023-09-15T11:33:46-07:00September 19th, 2023|Grapes, Matt Milkovich, September 2023 Issue, Technology and equipment|

Communication network connects Virginia vineyards to more information.

A random approach for measuring fruitlets

A random approach for measuring fruitlets

Matt Milkovich2023-08-22T13:01:14-07:00August 29th, 2023|Apples, August 2023 Issue, Crop management, Matt Milkovich, New Developments, Research, Technology and equipment|

MSU tool seeks to simplify crop load management.

Fight pests by phone

Fight pests by phone

Matt Milkovich2023-08-31T12:22:31-07:00August 29th, 2023|August 2023 Issue, Grapes, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, Pesticides, Technology and equipment|

Michigan grape app aids pesticide application process.

U.S. apple industry expects 250 million bushels in 2023

U.S. apple industry expects 250 million bushels in 2023

Matt Milkovich2023-08-23T14:49:18-07:00August 17th, 2023|Apples, Author, Matt Milkovich, News, Production, Updates|

The first estimate of the 2023–24 U.S. apple crop is 250 million 42-pound bushels, a 1.5 percent increase from last year...

Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers

Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers

Matt Milkovich2024-03-27T10:31:25-07:00August 8th, 2023|Apples, August 2023 Issue, Cherries, Climate, Crop management, Grapes, Matt Milkovich, Pears, Stone fruits|

Low temperatures hit Northeastern fruit.

Michigan’s Ridgefest focuses on labor

Michigan’s Ridgefest focuses on labor

Matt Milkovich2023-08-08T17:38:19-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Apples, Labor, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment, Updates|

Michigan Pomesters held its 12th annual Ridgefest field day Aug. 3...

Steering into the future with autonomous tractor technology — Video

Steering into the future with autonomous tractor technology — Video

Matt Milkovich2023-11-07T14:14:47-08:00July 31st, 2023|August 2023 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment, TJ Mullinax, Videos|

Pathfinder tech powers driverless tractors.

IFTA Nova Scotia Day 2

IFTA Nova Scotia Day 2

Matt Milkovich2023-08-03T07:29:02-07:00July 25th, 2023|Apples, Author, Matt Milkovich, Updates|

International Fruit Tree Association concludes summer tour of the Canadian province.

The Big Apple and the Big Blueberry?

The Big Apple and the Big Blueberry?

Matt Milkovich2023-07-19T09:33:24-07:00July 25th, 2023|Blueberries, Crop management, July 2023 Issue, Marketing, Matt Milkovich|

New York industry has growth potential but faces labor and market challenges.

IFTA Nova Scotia Day 1

IFTA Nova Scotia Day 1

Matt Milkovich2023-07-27T10:26:46-07:00July 24th, 2023|Apples, Breeding, IFTA, International, Matt Milkovich, New Developments, Production, TJ Mullinax, Trade, Updates, Varieties|

International Fruit Tree Association tours orchards in Canadian maritime province.

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