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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
The Michigan spring weather rollercoaster continues. -
Using degree days to predict pest and crop development in blueberries
Published on April 30, 2019
MSU’s Enviroweather system can help you predict crop and pest development. -
Managing grapevine crown gall
Published on April 29, 2019
There are several factors to consider when managing bacterial induced crown gall in grapes. -
Hands-on calf care training series offered
Published on April 26, 2019
MSU Extension is offering a hands-on calf care training series every Wednesday in May in mid-Michigan. -
Michigan cover crop acreage increases 54 percent in five years
Published on April 25, 2019
Cover crop acreage is growing in Michigan, with 673,205 acres planted in 2017. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – April 25, 2019
Published on April 25, 2019
Field crop operations in southwest Michigan are intensifying as soil temperatures have warmed recently, and early-season crop pests are beginning to make an appearance. -
Growing or processing industrial hemp? Here’s how to register.
Published on April 25, 2019
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released guidelines for registering to grow, handle, process and market the crop. This article will help you through the process. -
Taking a closer look at soybean nutrient applications
Published on April 25, 2019
Can seeding rates influence the likelihood of a nutrient response? -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming. -
Northwest Michigan fruit report – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Welcomed warm weather came to the region over the weekend, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast and will likely keep development steady for the remainder of the week.