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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.

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.

Phil Rowley named Cherry Industry Person of the Year

Phil Rowley named Cherry Industry Person of the Year

Matt Milkovich2023-08-28T09:18:32-07:00July 10th, 2023|Cherries, Matt Milkovich, People, Quick Bite, September 2023 Issue, Updates|

Phil Rowley was named the 2023 Cherry Industry Person of the Year for his contributions to the U.S. cherry industry...

Farms finding success with fruit diversification

Farms finding success with fruit diversification

Matt Milkovich2023-07-03T11:55:34-07:00July 5th, 2023|Apples, Cherries, Crop management, Grapes, July 2023 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Stone fruits, Technology and equipment, TJ Mullinax|

Growing multiple crops spreads out labor and balances revenues.

Latest Cornell wine release a grape combination

Latest Cornell wine release a grape combination

Matt Milkovich2023-06-12T15:01:30-07:00June 27th, 2023|Grapes, June 2023 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Varieties|

New Cornell University release recognized for its disease resistance and wine quality.

A more colorful pick for a popular apple

A more colorful pick for a popular apple

Matt Milkovich2023-06-02T14:21:23-07:00June 20th, 2023|Apples, Breeding, June 2023 Issue, Matt Milkovich|

MAIA releases redder strain of EverCrisp.

The next Geneva generation

The next Geneva generation

Matt Milkovich2023-07-31T08:00:15-07:00June 13th, 2023|Apples, Breeding, June 2023 Issue, Matt Milkovich, TJ Mullinax|

Breeding program releases three new rootstocks.

Labor Department penalizes California farm labor contractors and vineyard

Labor Department penalizes California farm labor contractors and vineyard

Matt Milkovich2023-06-30T10:45:15-07:00June 1st, 2023|July 2023 Issue, Labor, Legal & Regulatory, Matt Milkovich, News, Quick Bite, Updates|

The U.S. Department of Labor has penalized two farm labor contractors and a vineyard in California for numerous violations of federal labor rules.

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