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Results of the 2018 Seedless Pickling Cucumber Variety Trial
Published on March 4, 2019
The results of the 2018 seedless pickling cucumber variety trial are now available. -
Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.
Published on March 4, 2019
A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles. -
Chile pepper production trial in Michigan
Published on March 4, 2019
We conducted a variety trial to find the best large chile peppers for our region and investigate inexpensive ways to dry them. -
Recommendations for reducing soybean production costs in 2019
Published on March 3, 2019
Join the Field Crops Webinar Series to learn about recommendations and supporting research to reduce your soybean production costs -
Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements
Published on March 3, 2019
Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1. -
Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality
Published on March 3, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort. -
Financial aspects of cover crops is topic of upcoming online program
Published on March 3, 2019
The March 11, 2019, Field Crops Webinar will feature Kim Cassida addressing cover crop profitability. -
Nitrogen rate trial results in Michigan’s Thumb
Published on February 28, 2019
A three-year nitrogen application rate study shows little difference between 165, 205 and 245 pounds of nitrogen applied pre-plant incorporated as anhydrous ammonia. -
Remote sensing and drone technology update on March 21
Published on February 28, 2019
This workshop will address how to utilize advanced remote sensing technologies to simplify farm operations and improve economic returns. -
Farm shop environmental red flags
Published on February 28, 2019
Things to think about while you are under the tractor.