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Breeding and raising the right cow for automatic milking systems
Published on August 30, 2022
The breeding program and replacement herd management can play an essential role in AMS operation efficiency and profitability. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 25, 2022
Published on August 26, 2022
Some early varieties are ready for harvest this week in the west central region. -
New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition
Published on August 25, 2022
The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 24, 2022
Published on August 24, 2022
Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions in the Bay and Thumb area of Michigan have made for an excellent vegetable season thus far. Other areas of the state have received fairly well-timed rains, and sometimes too much. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 24, 2022
Published on August 24, 2022
Early season maturity testing results, harvests of early Honeycrisp strains beginning in southwest Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 24, 2022
Published on August 24, 2022
Veraison is around the corner in northwest Michigan. Harvest has begun in southwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 24, 2022
Published on August 24, 2022
Early varieties are harvesting now in the Grand Rapids area. Gala and Honeycrisp are still immature. -
Useful tips for produce safety water sampling and the opportunity to learn more
Published on August 23, 2022
Water sampling to meet on-farm produce safety rules and GAP requirements can be confusing. This article offers a few tips to doing it right and announces an opportunity to learn more. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022
Published on August 23, 2022
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022
Published on August 23, 2022
Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.