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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Tart cherries are starting to turn red, and sweet cherry harvest is around the corner. Growers are hand thinning peaches and apples to maximize fruit size this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average. -
Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops
Published on June 20, 2023
Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields. -
Christmas tree update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Drought conditions persist over the majority of Michigan. -
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions
Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water. -
Making the grade - county fair carcass contests
Published on June 19, 2023
Carcass contests at county fairs can help connect youth livestock exhibitors to the value of livestock production. -
Should you plant double crop soybeans in Michigan?
Published on June 19, 2023
The high soybean price has increased interest in planting double crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice. -
Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders
Published on June 19, 2023
Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference. -
June crop water needs
Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.