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When should I harvest my small grain forage?
Published on July 3, 2018
Decide what balance you need between yield and quality, then watch those peas-and-oats (or other small grain forages) closely to harvest them at the desired growth stage. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
SWD are still active, though traps caught low numbers due to the heat; ripening fruit must be protected against infestation. -
Oat varieties and production featured at Oat Field Day on July 19
Published on July 2, 2018
Join us July 19, 2018 at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station for our first oat field day. -
Michigan 4-H used $20,000 grant to train teen leaders to promote agriscience career exploration
Published on June 29, 2018
A 2016 4-H Agriculture Innovators Experience project engaged teen 4-Hers to teach the important link between pollinators and food production to younger youth. -
Insulin resistance in horses
Published on June 29, 2018
Learn more about insulin resistance in horses including causes, symptoms and potential treatment options. -
Reducing risk of wheat quality losses due to Fusarium head scab at harvest
Published on June 28, 2018
Fusarium head scab symptoms are being seen in some Michigan wheat fields. Harvest strategies can significantly reduce the disease’s threat to grain quality. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 27, 2018
Published on June 27, 2018
Great weather for crop growth has benefitted urban and semi-rural small scale, diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018
Published on June 27, 2018
Southwest Michigan just can’t get a break from rain. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018
Published on June 27, 2018
Some warm-weather crops like cucumbers and zucchini are being harvested, as well as large, cool-weather crops like cauliflower. High dew points are in the forecast and serious disease pressure may be in the future. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018
Published on June 27, 2018
Moderate rainfall in the region allowed excessive water to drain without additional stress to growing crops.