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Creating captivating containers
Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan’s trial gardens provide inspiration for designing your combination containers. -
The first cutting of hay should be your first priority for dairy forages
Published on May 24, 2024
Dairy farms should prioritize the first cutting of alfalfa over other ongoing field tasks to ensure a high quality haylage . -
HPAI dairy herd infection case report
Published on May 24, 2024
What happens in a dairy herd with HPAI? What should I expect if my herd became infected? This case report describes what one farmer has faced since herd infection began. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived. -
Michigan hop crop report week of May 23, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Across Michigan, hop growth is ahead of schedule. -
Michigan hop pest report week of May 23, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Patches of severe weather throughout the week may make spraying difficult. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Wheat stripe rust outbreak and Fusarium head scab risk prediction
Published on May 23, 2024
Wheat stripe rust has developed quickly across Michigan. Stripe rust can result in significant yield loss. It’s important to scout to determine if a fungicide is warranted. -
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm
Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible.