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Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
Published on June 26, 2018
With 13 confirmed cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, poultry exhibitors should try to minimize disease risks for their flocks. -
Time for downy mildew protectant sprays for cucumbers
Published on June 26, 2018
First downy mildew field symptoms often occur in early July. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Fruit have developed quickly in the last week, and cherry harvest is fast approaching. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week. -
PA 116: A farmland preservation program in Michigan that new farmers may not be familiar with
Published on June 25, 2018
Learn more about this program that may be beneficial for your farm -
Don’t panic over brown recluse spiders in Michigan
Published on June 22, 2018
There are rare, isolated populations of brown recluse spiders living in Michigan, but the vast majority of Michiganders will never come within a half-mile of a brown recluse spider. See photos of common-look-alikes. -
Soybean Management and Environmental Stewardship Field Day held July 10, 2018
Published on June 21, 2018
Weed control plots in LibertyLink soybean will be showcased along with presentations on crop and pest management. Afternoon sessions on environmental protection will be led by local MAEAP staff. -
Emergency forages – Part 3: Utilizing summer annual forage crops
Published on June 21, 2018
Plan carefully for successfully producing and utilizing emergency summer annual forages. -
Emergency forages – Part 2: Millets
Published on June 21, 2018
Millets are an option when planting late to make up for spring-damaged forage crops. -
Emergency forages – Part 1: Sudangrass, sorghum and hybrids
Published on June 21, 2018
Several options exist for Michigan farmers to make up for forage lost to severe spring weather.