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East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region. -
August is key time for protecting clusters from grape berry moth
Published on August 4, 2020
Scout vineyards and plan your product selection and timing. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely. -
Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak
Published on August 3, 2020
This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine. -
New Pesticide Study Could Lead to Improvements in Farmer Health
Published on August 2, 2020
AFRE's Joseph Goeb reflects on the findings of a new study he co-authored in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists entitled "Pesticides: What you don't know can hurt you." -
Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020
Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week. -
July/August corn water needs
Published on July 30, 2020
The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Remove harvested cucurbit fields ASAP!