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Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops
Published on April 22, 2021
Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops. -
Cultivating local farm economies
Published on April 21, 2021
Farm viability requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021
Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021
Published on April 20, 2021
Two nights of predicted below freezing temperatures are concerning for fruit growers. -
Recordings of the 2021 Statewide Tree Fruit Webinar Series are now available
Published on April 20, 2021
Spring updates to help you prepare for the 2021 growing season are now available on the MSU Extension Tree Fruit channel of the Kaltura Mediaspace website. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 20, 2021
Published on April 20, 2021
Cold weather expected to slow development of apple buds. -
Early season vineyard management
Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst. -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1
Published on April 20, 2021
Old McDonald had some…carbon? -
Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture
Published on April 19, 2021
Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs. -
Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know
Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.