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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.

Study targets grapevine sources and sinks

Study targets grapevine sources and sinks

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:57:14-07:00February 9th, 2021|Crop management, February 1st 2021 Issue, Grapes, Matt Milkovich, Research, Viticulture|

A framework from Cornell and Penn State viticulturists for keeping vines in balance.

Cold boundary for Northern EverCrisp growers

Cold boundary for Northern EverCrisp growers

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:57:15-07:00February 8th, 2021|Apples, Crop management, February 1st 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich|

Late-ripening MAIA1 poses a risky proposition for Northern growers.

University of Minnesota launches latest apple, Triumph

University of Minnesota launches latest apple, Triumph

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:57:17-07:00February 3rd, 2021|Apples, Breeding, March 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, New Developments, Quick Bite, Updates, Varieties|

MN80, to be marketed as Triumph, is the latest apple released from the University of Minnesota’s apple breeding program. (Courtesy

Fighting spotted lanternfly

Fighting spotted lanternfly

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:57:55-07:00February 2nd, 2021|Crop management, Diseases, February 1st 2021 Issue, Grapes, Insects and mites, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, Viticulture|

Researchers seek long-term management strategies.

New York, Mid-Atlantic shows release full online schedules

New York, Mid-Atlantic shows release full online schedules

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:00-07:00January 25th, 2021|Matt Milkovich, Updates|

Full schedules are now available for the upcoming New York Tree Fruit Conference running Feb. 2–4 and the 2021 Mid-Atlantic

Fairer forecast for Michigan growers

Fairer forecast for Michigan growers

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:00-07:00January 25th, 2021|January 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

MSU’s Enviroweather is testing redesigned website with improved mobile access.

Packers dwarfed but not disadvantaged

Packers dwarfed but not disadvantaged

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:02-07:00January 21st, 2021|Apples, January 15th 2021 Issue, Marketing, Matt Milkovich, Trade|

East, Midwest push back against Pacific Northwest pressure.

Ohio Apples rebrands as Fresh Forward

Ohio Apples rebrands as Fresh Forward

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:03-07:00January 20th, 2021|Apples, Marketing, Matt Milkovich, Updates|

Ohio Apples has rebranded as Fresh Forward, according to a news release. In recent years, the farm cooperative’s membership has

MSU viticulturist has grape expectations

MSU viticulturist has grape expectations

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:04-07:00January 20th, 2021|Crop management, Grapes, January 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Research, Soil nutrition|

New extension educator sees world-class potential in Northwest Michigan.

Virtual reality for Eastern shows

Virtual reality for Eastern shows

Matt Milkovich2021-09-28T07:58:05-07:00January 19th, 2021|Apples, Crop management, Diseases, Insects and mites, January 15th 2021 Issue, Labor, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, Postharvest, Research|

February tree fruit conferences in New York and Mid-Atlantic will go online this year.

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