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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 7, 2022
Published on July 7, 2022
Rain events earlier this week greatly improved the situation for crops throughout most of the region, although there were definite winners and losers with rainfall totals. Wheat harvest should commence in the coming week as fields dry out. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 6, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Second generation of grape berry moth egglaying has begun in southwest AVAs. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
New program can defray the cost of produce safety compliance
Published on July 5, 2022
Small fruit and vegetable farmers often cite the cost of food safety practices as a reason for not adopting them. A new government program can help these farmers defray the cost of participation in food safety audits and compliance with regulations. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 30, 2022
Published on June 30, 2022
Crops in non-irrigated fields are showing signs of water stress with average rainfall totals across south-central and southwest Michigan of only a quarter of an inch in the past two weeks. -
What’s all the hype about the pipe?
Published on June 30, 2022
Pipeline systems for the transport of manure can be a cost-effective system for some farms. -
Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass
Published on June 29, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 29, 2022
Published on June 29, 2022
In southwest Michigan, a first-generation grape berry moth larva has been seen, while majority of clusters are in full bloom in northwest Michigan. -
Research Drilldown: Myth busting mastitis therapy
Published on June 28, 2022
Antibiotic usage is an important tool for dairy farmers, but it is important to ensure that antibiotic usage is minimized to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability. Inappropriate usage of antibiotics includes both overtreatment and undertreatment. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon.