Midwest

Michigan chestnut tree development impacted by big temperature swings

Michigan State University summarizes how the buds are doing in various regions, including those affected by temperature damage. more »

Join Michigan State University and fellow growers for weekly Chestnut Chat series

This free series starting in May provides weekly informal sessions about crop updates and research. more »

Michigan State University Chestnut Kickoff webinar scheduled for April 9

Featuring updates on wasps and weevils, postharvest treatments, pruning, and nutrient and pest management, chestnut growers can join the free event via Zoom. more »

2021 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Virtual Conference set

A three-day, morning crash course in all things hazelnut, from site selection to processing and finances. more »

Iowa Nut Growers Association is hosting the Hazelnut Academy

The Iowa Nut Growers Association is hosting the Hazelnut Academy that started Feb. 1 and continues through March 22. This eight -part training series will run weekly on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m.... more »

Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress

Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread. Identi... more »

Gavel passes to new USApple board chair

The U.S. Apple Association has named a new chair to lead its board of directors.  Jeff Colombini, a third-generation California grower and tree fruit business owner, will serve the 2019-20 term. Colo... more »

Invasive spotted lanternfly making its way to Ohio

Ohio has its radar in place to detect the first arrival of an invasive pest that can cause extensive damage to many crops, including vineyards and tree fruit. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pes... more »