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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
Cooler than normal conditions are leading to a delayed spring. -
Wellbeing on Beef Farms in Michigan: Participate in the research
Published on March 25, 2022
Are you a raising beef cattle on grass in Michigan? Participate in this study to help beef producers understand how to improve the quality of their land, their profitability, and their happiness simultaneously. -
Reducing soybean planting rates can increase income
Published on March 24, 2022
Results from 49 on-farm replicated trials conducted in Michigan from 2015 to 2021 build a compelling case for reducing soybean planting rates. -
PRCI Southeast Asia workshop for developing cassava value chain analysis proposals
Published on March 21, 2022
Kasetsart University (KU) in collaboration with IFPRI conducted a PRCI Southeast Asia workshop for developing cassava value chain analysis proposals -
Mole drains: A cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage
Published on March 17, 2022
Learn how mole drains can improve drainage performance and increase crop yield in heavy clay soil. -
Using pneumatic defoliation to improve fruit color and quality in apple: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association Annual Conference
Published on March 17, 2022
A summary of research from the Laimburg Research Centre and Cornell University for improving quality for fresh market apple varieties. -
Managing tree height and apical dominance in apple orchards
Published on March 14, 2022
Concepts and practices to help maintain apical dominance and tree shape. -
New MSU research showcases innovative method to develop more accurate corn yield predictions
Published on March 14, 2022
Published in the prestigious journal Remote Sensing of Environment, new MSU research details how more accurate yield information can equip farmers with the knowledge to improve profitability. -
Avian influenza — are humans at risk?
Published on March 11, 2022
Avian influenza is not a food safety risk when poultry and eggs are handled and cooked properly.