Category: Midwest
Michigan chestnut growers should lookout for chestnut weevil
chestnut weevil Michigan State University Extension
Ag management practices comments sought by Michigan Commission of Agriculture
Right to Farm Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices GAAMPs
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Michigan State University Extension MSU chestnuts
Drone tech company relocates headquarters to MSU campus
Aerial Vantage MSU Michigan State University Technology Innovation Center drones technology UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
North Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference scheduled
Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference Leelanau Conservation District perennial crops native beneficial habitat pollinators soil invertebrates soil health vegetation management sap analysis
MSU hosting Chestnut Chat 2023 Summer Series
Michigan State University Extension summer chestnut meetings MSU’s Chestnut Chat
BRANDT plans to open new specialty products plant in fall 2024
Opening in the Fall of 2024, BRANDT’s new specialty products plant will include 100,000 square feet for product production and storage.
MSU releases Michigan Chestnut Management Guide
Michigan State University Extension has updated the Michigan Chestnut Management Guide to assist chestnut growers.
Wanted: Information about insect pests in Midwest hazelnuts
University of Minnesota is asking for grower feedback on pest management in hazelnut.
14th Annual Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference registration open
Speakers and presentations will cover a range of topics, including hazelnut genetics, infrared drying, new cultivars, cost share, pest and disease issues, branding and more.
Missourians want to bring more attention to native black walnuts
A Midwest walnut huller processes about 20 million pounds annually from people who bring in black walnuts they’ve collected, shining a spotlight on Missouri’s native nut.
Upper Midwest Hazelnut celebrates 15 years
Starting a new crop and industry from scratch is no small feat, but ongoing collaborations have continued to move this initiative forward.
UMHDI hosts 1st Annual Wisconsin Hazelnut Week
All events are free and open to the public and will feature field tours and topics on production.
UMHDI conducting insect pest survey
Upper Midwest Hazelnut Initiative is asking growers to share their insect pest situation with University of Minnesota to better understand pest pressures.