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An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 3 - Composting horse manure
Published on November 7, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 4 - Manure transfer and application
Published on November 7, 2018
It's important to have knowledge of the type of spreader/equipment you plan to utilize for manure transfer and/or application. -
Tar spot is impacting corn yields and causing stalk lodging during harvest
Published on November 6, 2018
We are seeing widespread incidence of corn tar pot in southwest Michigan as fields open up for harvest. -
Lorsban will be available to use in fruits and vegetables for 2019
Published on November 2, 2018
Legal proceedings need to finish before a decision on availability of chlorpyrifos is made, which should give fruit and vegetable growers time to use this product for pest control in 2019. -
2018 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo emphasizes practical application
Published on November 2, 2018
Education sessions focus on retail strategies, nutrition and substrates, pest management and spray application. -
Laws about pesticides: Residues
Published on November 2, 2018
Many consumers wonder about the safety of pesticides in our food system. Let’s explore the various laws in place to help keep our food supply safe. -
Preparing chestnut orchards for winter
Published on November 2, 2018
With harvest over and cold weather moving in, chestnut growers should be preparing orchards for winter. -
An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 2 - Manure storage
Published on October 31, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan. -
An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 1 - Volume produced and collection
Published on October 31, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.