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2018 Cover Crop Field Walk scheduled in southeast Michigan
Published on September 24, 2018
Learn about cover crop species and how they work in different cropping systems at the Oct. 4 field walk in Monroe. -
Learn about Spartan Barley’s comeback at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Published on September 20, 2018
Most barley grown in Michigan has primarily originated from North Dakota and Central Canada, until now. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Honeycrisp harvest is starting and this variety is maturing quickly. -
Harvesting apples in the heat
Published on September 19, 2018
The starch iodine test doesn’t tell the whole story. -
What can be done for late season downy mildew on grapes?
Published on September 19, 2018
Leaf loss due to late season downy mildew impacts fruit quality and reduces winter hardiness and next year’s growth. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Area growers are working their way through Honeycrisp and Jonagold apple harvest in southwest Michigan. -
Magnesium deficiency in poinsettia
Published on September 18, 2018
Poinsettias exhibiting interveinal chlorosis (yellowing) in older leaves is an indicator of magnesium (Mg) deficiency. -
Molybdenum deficiency in poinsettia
Published on September 18, 2018
Molybdenum (Mo) deficient poinsettias exhibit halo-like marginal leaf chlorosis (yellowing) on recently matured leaves, leaf distortion or rolling and leaf edge burn. -
How does herbicide resistance occur?
Published on September 14, 2018
There are misconceptions on how herbicide resistance develops. -
Inviting people to visit your farm: Safety for your agritourism business
Published on September 14, 2018
Tourism and agriculture are often listed among the top industries in Michigan creating economic value. The point of connection between these two sectors is known as agritourism.