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.

Irrigation of things

Irrigation of things

Matt Milkovich2021-03-30T14:19:37-07:00April 13th, 2021|April 1st 2021 Issue, Crop management, Irrigation, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

Penn State studying internet-enabled watering technology.

Honeycrisp deep dive

Honeycrisp deep dive

Matt Milkovich2021-03-30T11:51:32-07:00April 8th, 2021|Apples, April 1st 2021 Issue, Crop management, Matt Milkovich|

Experienced growers give IFTA virtual visitors their take on the profitable but difficult variety.

Uncovering BMSB’s weaknesses

Uncovering BMSB’s weaknesses

Matt Milkovich2021-03-29T13:13:33-07:00April 5th, 2021|April 1st 2021 Issue, Insects and mites, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, Research|

Climate factors, insecticides and natural enemies help limit population booms for brown marmorated stink bug.

A Midwest magic maker

A Midwest magic maker

Matt Milkovich2021-03-26T15:35:01-07:00April 1st, 2021|Apples, April 1st 2021 Issue, Crop management, Matt Milkovich|

EverCrisp’s humble roots lie in Indiana orchard.

Blueberries need bees

Blueberries need bees

Matt Milkovich2021-03-23T09:59:51-07:00March 22nd, 2021|Blueberries, March 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pollination, Research|

Expanding industry is working to update pollination practices.

New apps for thinning by handheld

New apps for thinning by handheld

Matt Milkovich2021-03-15T15:31:38-07:00March 17th, 2021|Crop management, March 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment|

New technology seeks to simplify crop load management process.

Help for healthy hives

Help for healthy hives

Matt Milkovich2021-03-05T11:01:30-08:00March 16th, 2021|Insects and mites, March 15th 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pollination, TJ Mullinax|

Bee researchers ready to focus on solutions.

Solid set system offers airblast alternative

Solid set system offers airblast alternative

Matt Milkovich2021-02-24T10:40:49-08:00March 11th, 2021|Crop management, March 1st 2021 Issue, Matt Milkovich, Pesticides, Technology and equipment|

After nearly a decade of research, solid set canopy delivery system ready for commercialization, but questions remain about costs and potential demand.