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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Crops are flowering and fruiting, growers wrapping up planting and beginning harvesting. Things are going smoothly, but have an eye out for pests. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Cooler day temperatures and recent rain should help prevent soil crusting from forming too rapidly. -
MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center field day upcoming
Published on June 20, 2017
Upper Peninsula agriculture research will be highlight at the Field Day on July 29. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 14, 2017
Published on June 14, 2017
Hot days and nights dry out topsoil and boosts degree day counts. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 14, 2017
Published on June 14, 2017
Bloom has begun for early melons, growth has been slow-to-steady for warm season crops without irrigation. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 7, 2017
Published on June 7, 2017
Many farmer’s markets are opening up as cool season crops reach maturity. Some insect pests are appearing. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 7, 2017
Published on June 7, 2017
Dry weather allows for planting and weed control measures, but cool temperatures are slowing plant growth. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 7, 2017
Published on June 7, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area.