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Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 14, 2015
Published on May 14, 2015
Rain slows planting progress in central Michigan. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015
Published on May 13, 2015
Planting has been delayed in much of the central region this week due to rain and wet soils. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015
Published on May 13, 2015
Most plantings are on schedule in Michigan’s Bay area. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015
Published on May 7, 2015
Planting is advancing rapidly with generally good soil conditions. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 6, 2015
Published on May 6, 2015
Planting advanced on four good days and generally good soil conditions. Rains have now delayed progress. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on April 30, 2015
Sweet corn, onions, carrots and lettuce are in. Field transplants are still in the greenhouse while early greenhouse tomatoes are well underway. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on April 29, 2015
Improved weather over the last week allowed field work to get underway. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Handy farming Internet resources for the 2015 growing season
Published on April 27, 2015
Field crop farmers can get ahead with these Michigan State University Extension online resources for a successful growing season. -
Phosphorus management is important to protect the Saginaw Bay
Published on April 20, 2015
Properly managing phosphorous involves multiple factors including conservation tillage, cover crops, filter strips and the “4R’s” of nutrient stewardship.