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Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 3: Direct vs variable and fixed costs -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops. -
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cooler weather will stick around for awhile in Michigan’s Grand Rapids area. -
Farms should apply now for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Published on April 14, 2020
MSU Extension provides insight into what applying for PPP loans will do for farms and their employees. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops. -
Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on April 14, 2020
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you. -
Maximizing honey bee pollination in pickling cucumbers
Published on April 13, 2020
Understanding honey bee behavior in your fields and how best to place and move rented hives will result in better pollination. -
Supplemental label issued for Verdepryn to control blueberry stem gall wasp
Published on April 13, 2020
Michigan growers have an additional tool for controlling this pest.