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Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index
Published on August 9, 2012
A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas. -
Michigan Agricultural Disaster Loan Program of 2012 includes ag businesses
Published on August 8, 2012
The Michigan Disaster Loan Program, while being promoted as assistance for fruit growers, includes processors and agricultural retailers. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 7, 2012
Published on August 7, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 24, 2012
Published on July 24, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 17, 2012
Published on July 18, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
How hot? How dry? Enviro-weather tools help answer these questions
Published on July 10, 2012
Fruit and vegetable growers can use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous years and “normal” years. -
Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops
Published on June 19, 2012
Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan. -
2012 Michigan peach harvest date prediction
Published on June 19, 2012
The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2012 is expected to be approximately 11 days ahead of the long-term average. -
Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets
Published on June 15, 2012
Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs.