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Demonstrating composting with paper mill residuals – Part 2
Published on October 9, 2018
Paper mill residuals are a soil amendment available to farmers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. -
A day to recognize farmers
Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships. -
Industrial hemp on ballot with marijuana in November
Published on October 4, 2018
Focus on risks of marijuana legalization could distract voters from the hemp provision and stifle opportunity for Michigan farmers. -
Fall strategies to reduce impact of mycotoxins in corn grain
Published on October 4, 2018
Scout corn now for potential ear rot and mycotoxin issues due to recent wet and cool weather conditions. -
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course. -
Harvest is underway in northwest Michigan vineyards
Published on October 4, 2018
Year-to-year variation in ripening conditions and 2018 fruit maturity. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018
Published on October 3, 2018
Rain has slowed apple harvest only slightly. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018
Published on October 3, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018
Published on October 3, 2018
Growers are approaching the midpoint in apple harvest. Some varieties are picking out shorter than expected, due mainly to smaller fruit size that is the result of prolonged drought earlier this summer. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018
Published on October 3, 2018
Gala harvest is underway and cool, wet weather has posed some harvest challenges. Apple quality remains good.