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Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17
Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling. -
Variety matters in cover crops
Published on February 26, 2020
Cover crop varieties are not all created equal. Find out which one is best for your purpose in the 2019 Michigan Cover Crop Variety Test Report. -
Choosing cover crops: Think like a plant!
Published on February 25, 2020
When selecting a cover crop, consider the life cycle of different species to ensure they grow best at the time of year when planted. -
Why should I worry about clean breaks and lot sizes?
Published on February 24, 2020
Cleaning and sanitizing all food contact surfaces are required to establish a clean break. Learn what a clean break is and why it might be important to fruit and vegetable growers who grade, sort and store the produce they grow. -
Choose the right Farm Bill program
Published on February 21, 2020
MSU Extension educators have created videos to guide you through this important decision -
Soybean production lessons learned from the 2019 growing season
Published on February 20, 2020
Many soybean producers would like to forget the 2019 growing season. However, there may be some important lessons that can be learned that will serve producers well in the future. -
Identifying and mitigating the risks of ultra-early soybean planting
Published on February 20, 2020
Understand the risks associated with planting soybeans during late March to mid-April, and how to mitigate them. -
Handy Bt Trait Table for U.S. corn production updated for 2020
Published on February 18, 2020
Corn growers can use the 2020 Bt Trait Table to keep track of Bt corn traits, efficacy and refuge requirements. -
Field Crops Webinar Series: Weed management challenges that lurk for 2020
Published on February 18, 2020
The third webinar in the series will cover several options on how to best manage problem weeds, such as horseweed (marestail) and waterhemp, as the next crop season fast approaches. -
Southwest Michigan floriculture report – February insect update
Published on February 17, 2020
Growers are giving their begonias and Boston ferns a little extra attention.