News
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Don’t let valuable manure go down the drain
Published on April 15, 2019
Tips on using manure on fields with tile lines -
Benchmarking cornstalk nitrogen, soil phosphorus and health attributes on diverse cropping systems
Published on April 15, 2019
Michigan State University Extension is seeking cooperating farmers in sampling 85-100 corn fields throughout Michigan looking at end of season cornstalk nitrogen and soil health characteristics in 2019-2021. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
Bumble bees in greenhouse vegetable production
Published on April 12, 2019
Commercial bumble bees have a life style and foraging behavior that is fitting for greenhouse operations. -
Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?
Published on April 12, 2019
Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees. -
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – April 2019
Published on April 12, 2019
Warmer temperatures a signal for lively times in the greenhouse -
Managing multiple resistant pests in soybean fields
Published on April 12, 2019
Rapidly spreading marestail and soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome problems are merging in some areas, limiting varietal selection options when looking for herbicide-resistant Peking varieties that deal with these pests. -
National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin. -
Changes in small fruit weed control registrations for 2019
Published on April 11, 2019
Prowl is no longer labeled for use in blueberry and caneberry. New herbicide labels for small fruit crops should provide better weed suppression. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 10, 2019
Published on April 10, 2019
The late winter, early spring weather in 2019 has been quite variable.