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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018
Published on October 17, 2018
Harvest of Fuji, Rome and Braeburn is the focus in southwest Michigan. -
Cover crop field walks in Isabella and Arenac counties will focus on forage
Published on October 12, 2018
Learn about cover crops, how they can extend the grazing season and build soil health at upcoming field walks on Oct. 18 and 25, 2018. -
Cole crops and its diva, the cauliflower
Published on October 10, 2018
Cole crops are some of our best known vegetables. They are highly versatile in appearance and use and are full of vitamins and nutrients, but not all are easy to grow. Even vegetables have divas. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Red Delicious and Golden Delicious harvest is still ongoing in southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Wet conditions have slowed harvest and many of the blocks we select for maturity have been harvested. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
October is Apple Month and there are so many great varieties available. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Harvest is moving along quickly. Empire and Golden Delicious harvest is complete with Red Delicious harvest next. Northern Spy, Rome, Fuji and Crispin blocks are ready for or nearing harvest. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp. -
Combating root-knot nematodes in daylilies: Experimental results – Part 1
Published on October 10, 2018
New combinations of nematicides, bleach dips and ultraviolet treatments are successful in reducing the northern root knot nematode pressure on daylily rootstock. -
Nematodes in ornamental plant production: Good or bad?
Published on October 10, 2018
Some species of nematodes are an asset in reducing pest populations in greenhouse production while other species can cause plant stunting, reduced yields and marketability.