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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.

High-tech orchard mech on display — Video

High-tech orchard mech on display — Video

Matt Milkovich2023-09-27T10:24:00-07:00September 27th, 2023|IFTA, Matt Milkovich, October 2023 Issue, Technology and equipment, TJ Mullinax, Videos, Web Only|

IFTA tour highlights cutting-edge machines.

University of Minnesota gets Kudos for its latest apple release

University of Minnesota gets Kudos for its latest apple release

Matt Milkovich2023-10-02T09:05:51-07:00September 25th, 2023|Apples, Matt Milkovich, New Developments, Updates, Varieties|

The University of Minnesota’s apple breeding program has released its latest variety: MN33, branded as Kudos...

Growers gather in Canada’s Honeycrisp haven

Growers gather in Canada’s Honeycrisp haven

Matt Milkovich2023-09-15T14:49:51-07:00September 21st, 2023|Apples, Crop management, IFTA, Matt Milkovich, September 2023 Issue, TJ Mullinax|

IFTA tours orchards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

Growers grin and pear it in Eastern Canada

Growers grin and pear it in Eastern Canada

Matt Milkovich2023-09-18T12:50:18-07:00September 21st, 2023|Crop management, Matt Milkovich, Pears, September 2023 Issue|

Pears fill market niche for Nova Scotia grower.

Delivering data across Virginia vineyards

Delivering data across Virginia vineyards

Matt Milkovich2023-09-15T11:33:46-07:00September 19th, 2023|Grapes, Matt Milkovich, September 2023 Issue, Technology and equipment|

Communication network connects Virginia vineyards to more information.

A random approach for measuring fruitlets

A random approach for measuring fruitlets

Matt Milkovich2023-08-22T13:01:14-07:00August 29th, 2023|Apples, August 2023 Issue, Crop management, Matt Milkovich, New Developments, Research, Technology and equipment|

MSU tool seeks to simplify crop load management.

Fight pests by phone

Fight pests by phone

Matt Milkovich2023-08-31T12:22:31-07:00August 29th, 2023|August 2023 Issue, Grapes, Matt Milkovich, Pest Management, Pesticides, Technology and equipment|

Michigan grape app aids pesticide application process.

U.S. apple industry expects 250 million bushels in 2023

U.S. apple industry expects 250 million bushels in 2023

Matt Milkovich2023-08-23T14:49:18-07:00August 17th, 2023|Apples, Author, Matt Milkovich, News, Production, Updates|

The first estimate of the 2023–24 U.S. apple crop is 250 million 42-pound bushels, a 1.5 percent increase from last year...

Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers

Late freeze means less fruit for New England growers

Matt Milkovich2023-08-02T13:18:09-07:00August 8th, 2023|Apples, August 2023 Issue, Cherries, Crop management, Grapes, Matt Milkovich, Pears, Stone fruits|

Low temperatures hit Northeastern fruit.

Michigan’s Ridgefest focuses on labor

Michigan’s Ridgefest focuses on labor

Matt Milkovich2023-08-08T17:38:19-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Apples, Labor, Matt Milkovich, Technology and equipment, Updates|

Michigan Pomesters held its 12th annual Ridgefest field day Aug. 3...