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Michigan grape scouting report – September 7, 2022
Published on September 8, 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 is being reported around the state. -
Landmark Africa Agriculture Status Report development led by CANR professors
Published on September 8, 2022
Robert Richardson and Thom Jayne of CANR led creation of major report calling for acceleration of African food systems transformation. -
Stocking density in a dairy barn can impact cow performance
Published on September 7, 2022
When barns are overstocked, it can lead to negative impacts on profits. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7 2022
Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest is underway for early varieties of apples at this time: Gingergold, Zestar, SweeTango, Jersey Mac, PaulaRed. Fruit quality is excellent. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 7, 2022
Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest of early varieties wrapped up last week, easing into McIntosh and Honeycrisp at many sites this week. -
Announcing the 2022 Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on September 7, 2022
Join us on Saturday, September 24 in Alpena County for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at Risky Endeavor Dairy. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2022
Published on September 7, 2022
Main season Gala harvest is just beginning in some southwest apple blocks. -
Michigan State University Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on September 7, 2022
Program attendees will be prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training. -
How a Lack of Funding Led to Nematology
Published on September 7, 2022
Amanda Howland believes that, through a lack of funding, it became her fate to study nematology. -
Preparing sheep and goats for breeding season
Published on September 7, 2022
As fall approaches, so does the normal breeding season for most sheep and goats. Consideration for things like parasite count, hoof health, body condition scoring, and overall health of breeding stock should be evaluated prior to breeding.