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Calhoun County field crop fall meeting on Sept. 5, 2018
Published on August 22, 2018
Weed control plots in LibertyLink soybean will be showcased along with presentations on several topics to help farmers prepare for harvest season. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
Published on August 22, 2018
Rain showers brought 2-3 inches of much needed rain to the area this week. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
Published on August 22, 2018
Excellent yields in cantaloupes and a great looking pumpkin crop ahead. Aphid reports are increasing on many crops. -
Vegetable crops and their response to nitrogen
Published on August 22, 2018
Being able to quickly adjust nitrogen rates is helpful in maximizing vegetable production. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
Published on August 22, 2018
Corn earworm pressure continues to be high and aphid numbers are booming. Keep an eye out for diseases like late blight and phytophthora, which don’t mind cool, cloudy days. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest is beginning for early apple varieties. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Apple harvest is beginning. Peach and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
Avoiding food safety issues with frost-free hydrants
Published on August 21, 2018
Choosing the right frost-free hydrant can reduce food safety risks in the water they emit. Learn the problems of a typical frost-free hydrant and tips on how to avoid them. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.