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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 1, 2021
Published on July 1, 2021
Bust to boom…to bust? How rainfall in the last half of June has alleviated the drought situation in southern Michigan and what possible concerns the recent wet weather could bring to crop production. -
Grant funds available for existing meat and poultry processors seeking federal meat inspection
Published on June 30, 2021
Existing custom exempt meat and poultry processors looking to obtain a federal grant of inspection may be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 30, 2021
Published on June 30, 2021
Grape berry moth egglaying will begin in southern Michigan vineyards soon. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites. -
West central Michigan small fruit update– June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Blueberries started ripening in west central Michigan, but spotted wing Drosophila has arrived too. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics provides testing for hop viruses and viroids
Published on June 29, 2021
Available tests include three carlaviruses, apple mosaic virus, hop stunt viroid and hop latent viroid. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected. -
Maximize profit with the new Drain Spacing Tool
Published on June 29, 2021
Use the Drain Spacing Tool to estimate the optimum tile drain spacing for your farm. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking. -
MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course
Published on June 27, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.