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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Apples are starting to thin and growers are preparing for rainy weather ahead. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Degree day totals are caught up to normal averages. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Strawberries are in the green fruit stage and prevailing hot and dry weather is conducive for flower thrips outbreaks. Prevent fruit damage with careful monitoring and on-time insecticide applications. -
Conventional drill versus precision planting in wheat: What do we know so far?
Published on June 8, 2020
Michigan State University research is looking at the benefits of precision planting wheat compared to conventional drill. -
Improving labor efficiency on farms
Published on June 8, 2020
To sustainably achieve improved labor efficiency, begin with changes in leadership by farm owners. -
Rachel Wood loves sharing her passion for plants as a teaching assistant
Published on June 5, 2020
Rachel Wood is a Horticulture Science major from New Boston, MI and thinks horticulture is the perfect fit for her at MSU. -
Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds.
Published on June 5, 2020
MSU Extension has developed a resource a document to help support agricultural producers making flood-related decisions. -
Using Zidua in celery
Published on June 4, 2020
What does the herbicide Zidua bring to the table for celery growers? -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020
Published on June 3, 2020
Insect pest activity is starting to increase in some crops.