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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – April 28, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens are prepping and planting during the recent days without rain this week. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 26, 2017
Published on April 26, 2017
A wet spring hasn’t hindered growers, as field preparation and planting occurs (just remember pests and disease are similarly unhindered). -
East Michigan vegetable update – April 26, 2017
Published on April 26, 2017
Planting of cool-season crops is underway and transplants of all types are slated for May sales and field planting. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards
Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season. -
Important reminders for chemically terminating cover crops
Published on April 3, 2017
Cover crop species and stage, weather, weeds and the following cash crop are all important factors to consider when terminating cover crops with herbicides. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part II
Published on April 3, 2017
Getting student input on what to plant and doing hands-on planning activities is a great way to get them involved. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I
Published on April 3, 2017
There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan. -
Ten tips for tough times in farming
Published on March 30, 2017
Manage farm stress with these ten tips.