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Considerations for growers interested in production of the Ambrosia apple in Michigan
Published on July 31, 2018
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission travel grant funds provide for the study of a potential variety for the Michigan apple industry at the 2018 IFTA Summer Tour. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
Drought conditions persist across the region. We have seen a spike in spotted wing Drosophila infested fruit in the last few days in raspberries and blueberries. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
Blueberry harvest continue without delays with early season varieties already harvested. Bluecrop is in the second or third harvest depending on location. Growers will start harvesting Jersey fields this week. -
2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day is August 23
Published on July 31, 2018
If you want to learn more about nutrient management and soil heath, join us for the 2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops. -
Corn silage refresher part 3: The process of preservation to maintain feed quality
Published on July 30, 2018
How does anaerobic fermentation work to preserve nutritional value of corn silage? -
Tickets available for Hood Farms Family Dairy Breakfast on the Farm
Published on July 30, 2018
Join us in Van Buren County for the first Breakfast on the Farm event of the year. Learn about how your food is grown and raised, and meet the farmers dedicated to bringing your family safe and nutritious meals. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2018
Published on July 27, 2018
Timely rainfall occurred across portions of the region last weekend, while other areas remain dry. -
Cover Crop Field Walk set for Aug. 9, 2018
Published on July 27, 2018
Focus on planting cover crops is the topic for this upcoming Cover Crops Field Walk in Clinton County. -
Protect onions against Stemphylium leaf blight
Published on July 27, 2018
Project GREEEN onion field research yields important results.