News
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Goal-driven management
Published on June 11, 2018
What are the metrics by which you evaluate your farm performance each month? Does everyone on the farm know how the operation is doing? Maybe they should. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Spring work is progressing in Michigan’s central region. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Asparagus harvest has slowed with cool weather, but is ongoing. Pest and disease activity is continuing. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Melons are reaching beyond the plastic, harvests of greens and radishes continue. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
More normal weather conditions have helped growers get caught up. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Cooler, moderate weather has encouraged crop planting and field work. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Cool, dry weather allows growers to focus on field activities. -
Michigan chestnut update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Growers are reporting tree mortality around Michigan. -
It’s time to consider grape mealybug control
Published on June 5, 2018
Watch this video to learn more the biology and management of grape mealybug. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit.