News
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Should I irrigate ahead of the coming freeze?
Published on May 8, 2020
The benefits of irrigating early-sown vegetables depend on weather ahead of the freeze, but soil moisture can help retain heat. -
Be familiar with common problems on Rieger begonias
Published on May 7, 2020
Scout for symptoms of some common pathogens and pests of begonia. -
Historically low temperature effects on early planted soybeans and soybean planting decisions
Published on May 7, 2020
Learn how the predicted low temperatures will affect planted soybean fields and soybean planting decisions over the next five days. -
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020
Published on May 7, 2020
Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations. -
Midwest Chestnut Producers Council launches new industry publication
Published on May 7, 2020
Check out the inaugural issue of Chestnut Industry News. -
How to manage field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the non-chemical and chemical methods to control field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020
Published on May 6, 2020
This weekend will usher in an arctic air mass, bringing unseasonably cool temperatures to our area. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020
Published on May 6, 2020
Dry conditions have allowed producers to stay on schedule with field preparation. -
Managing hop downy mildew in Michigan
Published on May 6, 2020
Downy mildew management requires early and consistent preventative management.