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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.

Adams’ apples, plus peaches and pears

Adams’ apples, plus peaches and pears

Matt Milkovich2022-07-07T11:53:13-07:00April 7th, 2022|Apples, April 1st 2022 Issue, Crop management, IFTA, Matt Milkovich, Pears, Stone fruits|

IFTA tours Pennsylvania: Fresh sales, high-density plantings and precision ag on display in Adams County.

IFTA digs into RAD

IFTA digs into RAD

Matt Milkovich2022-04-07T07:37:26-07:00April 7th, 2022|Apples, April 1st 2022 Issue, Diseases, IFTA, Matt Milkovich, Research|

Researchers narrowing in on causes of rapid apple decline.

Frost defense by air and ground

Frost defense by air and ground

Matt Milkovich2022-03-31T17:15:56-07:00April 7th, 2022|April 1st 2022 Issue, Crop management, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

Penn State studies autonomous frost protection in orchards.

Lidar technology aims for accurate sprays — Video

Lidar technology aims for accurate sprays — Video

Matt Milkovich2022-04-04T10:49:31-07:00April 1st, 2022|April 1st 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pesticides, Technology and equipment, TJ Mullinax, Videos|

Lidar sensor measures canopy density and adjusts spray settings automatically.

Blocking bees by netting trees

Blocking bees by netting trees

Matt Milkovich2022-03-25T07:54:12-07:00March 29th, 2022|Apples, Crop management, March 15th 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pollination|

Nets can reduce fruit set by limiting pollination.

New stone fruit thinner now available

New stone fruit thinner now available

Matt Milkovich2022-03-31T13:54:16-07:00March 21st, 2022|Apples, Crop management, March 15th 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Research, Stone fruits|

New product can reduce need for hand labor.

A vision in hand

A vision in hand

Matt Milkovich2022-03-14T16:20:14-07:00March 21st, 2022|Apples, Crop management, March 15th 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

Minnesota company offers handheld data gathering.

Computer eyes on the crop load

Computer eyes on the crop load

Matt Milkovich2022-03-23T07:59:11-07:00March 21st, 2022|Apples, Crop management, March 15th 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

X-Vision system aids crop load management from blossom to harvest.

Bruce Hollabaugh: 1980–2022

Bruce Hollabaugh: 1980–2022

Matt Milkovich2022-03-31T14:59:28-07:00March 16th, 2022|Matt Milkovich, Obituaries, People, Updates|

Pennsylvania grower leaves a lasting legacy.

Spotted lanternfly finding more spots

Spotted lanternfly finding more spots

Matt Milkovich2022-03-02T14:44:38-08:00March 9th, 2022|Grapes, Insects and mites, March 1st 2022 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, TJ Mullinax|

Invasive pest moving to new feeding grounds.

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