Category: Midwest
MSU experts highlight cover crop strategies for regenerative orchards and vineyards
MSU Extension experts discuss cover crop strategies that help orchard and vineyard growers improve soil health and support regenerative farms.
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
Michigan State Extension to host chestnut grower meetings through September
MSU Extension will host seven online meetings for chestnut growers from May to September covering pest, crop and management. Learn more about the discussion topics.
Annual chestnut growers meeting opens for 2026
The 2026 MCPC Annual Meeting will cover chestnut orchard management, pests and harvest tech. Get more details on how to register now.
MSU webinar outlines 2025 Michigan chestnut production costs
MSU released its 2025 Michigan chestnut cost of production webinar and enterprise budgets. Review updated harvest and profit benchmarks.
Building a better chestnut
Michigan researchers are reviving the chestnut industry with advances in genetics and orchard management. See how science is shaping its future.
Tessenderlo Kerley opens Ohio fertilizer plant
Tessenderlo Kerley’s new Ohio facility boosts liquid fertilizer production for sustainable farming. Learn how the move supports growers.
Nut growers conference comes to Michigan in August
Join nut growers in Michigan Aug. 3–6 for tours, sessions and networking. Connect with the industry and register for the local opportunity.
New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named
Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt.
MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Michigan State University (MSU) recently brought leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe to a July food safety conference.
Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series
Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
MCPC invites chestnut growers to annual Harvest Picnic
The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024.
Central State University seeks Mid-West farmers for $5M Climate-Smart Program
Central State University seeks 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan for its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program.
MSU Entomology to host insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
Mizzou digital ag center opens
University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, CAFNR, University of Missouri’s Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center, sustainability,