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A refuge for pollinators: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat on marginal farmland using federal funds
Published on September 27, 2022
Establishing a pollinator refuge through the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program in southern Michigan. -
Zoonotic diseases commonly found in calves
Published on September 26, 2022
Calves are cute, but after handling them, wash your hands. -
What is the buzz around cow longevity?
Published on September 23, 2022
Dairy cattle longevity has been a topic of increased interest in recent years. -
Livestock Trailers – Considerations for first responders responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on September 23, 2022
Michigan State University Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed for responding effectively to accidents involving livestock. -
Reducing spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed during harvest and tillage operations
Published on September 22, 2022
Recommendations for reducing the spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed this fall in Michigan soybeans. -
Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to manage risk and improve net income
Published on September 22, 2022
Harvesting soybeans at 15% to 16% moisture reduces potential for harvest losses and soil compaction and increases income compared to harvesting overly dry soybeans. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 22, 2022
September is a key month for Michigan grape growers and it is the time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. Sour rot and botrytis are being reported around the state. -
Overcoming soybean harvest challenges in 2022 – lodging and green stems
Published on September 22, 2022
Use this information to reduce soybean harvest losses due to green stems and lodging. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
A few Honeycrisp remain to be harvested in southwest Michigan. Growers are now switching to harvesting Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Harvest continues for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week, especially for second and third picks, as well as fruit treated with ReTain or Harvista. Later varieties are beginning to show signs of maturity.