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Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees
Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop. -
Reducing heat stress for you and your employees
Published on June 22, 2022
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture. -
Dairy Spotlight: Cora Okkema
Published on June 22, 2022
5, 11, 1999. These three numbers were the beginning of my dairy story in Michigan. -
Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable?
Published on June 22, 2022
It seems like a debate that never ends: are Jersey or Holstein cows the better choice for profitable dairy production? -
2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium returns in person
Published on June 22, 2022
This one-day event focused on dairy calf health as was attended by 107 participants that included veterinarians, veterinary nurses, herd consultants, and dairy producers -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather is expected this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning. -
Michigan farms may not cook and feed garbage to swine
Published on June 21, 2022
Laws prohibiting garbage feeding of pigs: A useful tool for preventing African Swine Fever -
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The heatwave affecting west Michigan is causing sunscald and bronzing in berries, especially in summer strawberries.