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  • April 15th 2026 Issue
  • Story by Matt Milkovich
  • Illustration by Jared Johnson

    • Looking for rootstock big shots

    Organic rootstocks need more vigor to compete with weeds.

    —Organic apple growers need rootstocks with greater vigor, nutrient uptake and disease resistance, so Cornell research trials look for strong candidates.

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    Apples, Weeds, Research, Matt Milkovich, Organics, Jared Johnson, April 15th 2026 Issue
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    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.
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