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Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management. -
How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays on fruit crops
Published on May 31, 2012
Consider these tips for improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency for your fruit crops. -
With a backwards spring, Mother Nature pitches a change-up after a fastball
Published on May 29, 2012
With a warm March followed by a cold April, 2012 is shaping up to be the worst year for the Michigan fruit industry since 1945 or earlier. -
Fruit growers faced with oil and gas leasing decisions: Part 1
Published on May 16, 2012
A weather disaster coupled with an offer to lease mineral rights can provide tempting immediate cash flow, are there potential long term considerations to know before signing an oil and gas lease? -
Fertilizing frost-damaged fruit crops
Published on April 30, 2012
Should you adjust your fertilizer program to account for few fruit? Many Michigan fruit crop levels will be low this year due to frost injury and poor pollination. Consider this information if you haven’t fertilized or applied only a portion of fertilizer. -
Mite control options in fruit crops
Published on April 24, 2012
Many options are available for controlling mites in fruit crops. -
Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on April 3, 2012
Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -
Where are all the bees?
Published on March 23, 2012
Michigan fruit trees blooming a month early means that bees need to be here a month early, too. There are several issues affecting the movement of bees quickly into Michigan. -
Managing orchard nutrition during an early spring
Published on March 22, 2012
Wise use of ground-applied fertilizers can help manage orchard nutrition during the 2012 early spring weather conditions.