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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019
Published on August 6, 2019
Harvest is underway for blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and early varieties of apples. -
New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop. -
Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on August 5, 2019
So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season. -
Predicted 2019 apple harvest dates
Published on August 2, 2019
The predicted apple harvest dates are roughly a week later than normal, and southeast Michigan is only a few days behind normal. -
Getting the most from your single-cut hay system
Published on August 2, 2019
For a variety of reasons, many hay acres across Michigan are harvested only once per year. Here are some tips for good results in this situation. -
How to motivate your lender to say, “Yes”
Published on August 1, 2019
Understanding the Lending Process -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are higher than ever recorded at this time of year in Michigan; take action to protect susceptible fruit. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 31, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
In an unusual year like this, arm yourself with information. Scouting is more important than ever as insect activity picks up and dewy mornings promote disease. -
How a simple chlorophyll meter can help to reduce your nitrogen application costs
Published on July 31, 2019
Because nitrogen is closely related to chlorophyll levels, using a chlorophyll meter can help corn growers finetune their sidedresss nitrogen applications. -
Managing corn earworm in an unusual year
Published on July 31, 2019
There have been reports of wormy sweet corn, and the causes are tied up in our unusual spring and current weather patterns. Learn about corn earworm and tips for managing it in a difficult year.