-
Intro to recordkeeping for farm businesses
Published on September 11, 2020
Learn the basics of farm accounting in this short article. -
How Is COVID-19 Worsening Food Insecurity in Mali?
Published on September 11, 2020
COVID-19 poses threats on food security in Mali. -
Why did the chicken (and cow and pig) cross the county?
Published on September 11, 2020
A guide for local officials addresses barriers for needed livestock processing in Southeast Michigan -
Midwest Cover Crop tool has been updated to better help farmers
Published on September 11, 2020
Friendlier interface, more accurate seeding dates and assistance with cover crop decisions are all good reasons you should try this tool. -
Legislative body involvement in zoning administrative decisions can raise important questions
Published on September 11, 2020
Michigan zoning is set up to mimic the three branches of federal government with separation of powers. But it is not done perfectly, and requires some careful consideration when thinking about how things are done in your community. -
Being “SepticSmart” ensures the health of your family, lake and waterfront investment
Published on September 11, 2020
Learn how being septicsmart can bring important safeguards to you and the environment. -
Science behind food preservation methods
Published on September 10, 2020
Why have food preservation times, pressures and approved methods changed? -
Lauren loves the variety of classes in her program
Published on September 10, 2020
IAT student, Lauren Taylor, loves the variety of courses in her Landscape and Nursery Management program. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 10, 2020
Published on September 10, 2020
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will help move crops toward the finish line. Diseases that love these conditions may be too late to ruin the party, depending on current crop development stage. -
FSMA: Legal ramifications of cGMPs are important to pet food safety
Published on September 9, 2020
Scott Haskell explains how FSMA has helped the animal food industry decrease product health issues and reduce the need for product recalls. What are the potential hazards within your processing program? -
Irrigate all the way to the end
Published on September 9, 2020
August drought conditions will have many irrigating into September. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
A cooling weather pattern has customers anxious for canning vegetables and fall flavors. This is the last regular field season report for 2020. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest is underway and Honeycrisp is ripening quickly. Honeycrisp fruit are showing wide range of internal maturity. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest continues this week, with some McIntosh strains now reaching maturity and are being spot picked. Honeycrisp and Early Fuji are still green and need more time to mature. -
Berry moth control: Preparing for the 2020 grape harvest
Published on September 9, 2020
Insecticides must have a short enough preharvest interval for the end of the season. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Sept. 9 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Ginger Gold, SweeTango and Premier Honeycrisp can be found at local markets; apple quality is excellent. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest is starting with excellent fruit color and firmness.