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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
It’s amazing what a couple of days of warmer weather can do. -
ReTain trial in Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry
Published on April 23, 2019
Improving fruit set with ReTain in light yielding cherry varieties, Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry. -
Renewed labels for onions and green onions
Published on April 23, 2019
Starane Ultra label for dry bulb onions and Prowl H2O label for green onions extended. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits. -
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 2 of 3: Tracking soil temperature trends
Published on April 19, 2019
A look at soil temperatures in Michigan in the last 10 years gives a glimpse into when soils typically reach optimum levels for seedling emergence. -
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 3 of 3: Testing Enviroweather data
Published on April 19, 2019
The Enviroweather network of weather stations provides current and historical weather and soil data for nearly 100 sites within Michigan and northern Wisconsin—but how well do they represent conditions on your farm? -
Reducing costs and improving profits for wheat growers
Published on April 18, 2019
Follow these suggestions to reduce variable cash expenses for wheat production and add value to the enterprise or rotation. -
Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!
Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management.