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Viruses detected in Michigan wheat
Published on June 21, 2021
Act now for diagnosis of wheat streak mosaic virus and wheat spindle streak mosaic virus. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 14, 2021
Published on June 21, 2021
Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and black stem borer emergence continues. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021
Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season. -
Preventing the spread of airborne disease: Training videos for greenhouse and garden center workers
Published on June 16, 2021
Tools aimed at fulfilling pandemic preparedness training requirements. -
Programming cattle feed intake can improve feed efficiency
Published on June 16, 2021
Programming feed intake of a high-concentrate diet early in the feeding period can result in improved feed efficiency and reduced feed costs. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 16, 2021
Published on June 16, 2021
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Bloom is continuing on vinifera wine grapes in southern Michigan as well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
The region received some much-needed rain, but not as much as we could use; tart and sweet cherries are beginning to show some color. Strawberry harvest is in full swing. -
Managing the feed bunk for improved cattle performance
Published on June 15, 2021
The art of cattle feeding takes years of experience to master but understanding the science of feed bunk management can greatly shorten the learning curve. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
After a scorching week, expectations of cooler temperatures and precipitation.