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The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release
Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – March 28, 2017
Published on March 28, 2017
Tree fruit development is on hold, but be ready. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017
Published on March 28, 2017
Plants are ready to resume growth when warm temperatures return. -
Are homemade pesticides legal?
Published on March 6, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal? -
Chestnut Orchard Establishment Workshop
Published on February 27, 2017
Join us to learn about commercial chestnut production in Michigan this April 2017! -
Early start to the growing season means early start to disease control in fruit crops
Published on February 27, 2017
Warm weather has fruit crops growing. Now is the time for dormant sprays to control early diseases in stone fruit (peaches, plums and cherries), blueberries and raspberries. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training
Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis. -
Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?
Published on February 21, 2017
Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes? -
Enviroweather website modernization survey
Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.