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Virtual Crop Scout School now offered
Published on May 4, 2021
The 2021 Virtual Crop Scout School for corn, soybeans, small grains and alfalfa is available now and free to the general public. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
Blueberries are blooming in west central Michigan and freeze/frost events from past days seem not to have a significant effect on crop conditions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
Tart cherry bloom is beginning, and cooler weather is forecast to return. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
Cool conditions and an extended bloom period are expected this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape. -
Michigan wheat crop ahead of schedule
Published on May 4, 2021
This is the first time that over 50% of the crop in the state has reached Feekes 6 (GS6) stage by the end of April based on NASS's survey responses. -
Irrigation an important tool for increasing profits, managing risk and utilizing applied nutrients
Published on May 4, 2021
Irrigation plays an important role in Michigan agriculture, contributing the rich diversity of crops grown and ensuring that short-term water deficits do not reduce yields and quality of crops produced. -
Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems
Published on May 3, 2021
Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings -
In the Weeds podcast on farm financial decisions
Published on April 29, 2021
This series hopes to guide you in upcoming decisions regarding the farm bill, COVID-19 financial relief and crop marketing. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 28, 2021
Published on April 28, 2021
Dry fields have allowed for ramped up field work. Field sowing and maintaining transplant health are priorities right now.