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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development. -
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees
Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid. -
Cooley and eastern spruce gall adelgids: Small pests that equal big problems
Published on April 9, 2021
These tiny insects are difficult to find but can easily be identified by the shoot galls they cause. If galls were abundant last year and an insecticide is needed, it can be applied in spring when the overwintering immature females are still exposed. -
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts
Published on April 8, 2021
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Prowl H2O registered for use in celery
Published on April 7, 2021
New supplemental label of Prowl H2O issued for use in celery. -
Improving beef calf value through use of the IGS Feeder Profit Calculator
Published on April 7, 2021
Now there is a tool that can objectively determine value, not only helping producers understand what buyers are willing to pay for, but also how to improve calf value. -
Sign up to participate in the Midwestern Hemp Database and Cultivar Check Program
Published on April 7, 2021
Participants will receive discounted cannabinoid testing. -
GoalTender: Renewed label for onions and cole crops
Published on April 7, 2021
GoalTender label renewed for onions at the first true leaf growth stage and cole crops at postemergence application. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
A continuation of warmer than normal temperatures and bud development brings disease and insect potential.