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How to identify and manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2
Published on April 28, 2021
Strategies to manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production. -
How to identify and manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1
Published on April 28, 2021
Identifying common ragweed early in Christmas tree production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. -
Managing Diplodia tip blight
Published on April 28, 2021
Diplodia tip blight can kill the current year’s growth of trees of any age. Time fungicide applications to protect new growth from bud break through full candle elongation. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
After a hard frost last week, plenty of healthy flower buds are still present and warm weather is in the forecast. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
An update on freeze/frost effects on small fruit production including strawberries and blueberries in west central Michigan. -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2
Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle? -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
Sweet cherry bloom is beginning in the region and PGRs like ReTain will be less effective in cool weather. -
Effective, Simple, and Resilient: Mason Farmer Succeeds Amidst Market Challenges
Published on April 23, 2021
Anne Rauscher of Swallowtail Farm is a Michigan farmer who has continued to offer healthy, local produce to her community throughout the pandemic. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – April 22, 2021
Published on April 22, 2021
The 2021 growing season got off to a fast start in many places across Michigan fueled by dry conditions that traced their roots back to last fall.