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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields. -
Corn injury from preemergence residual herbicides in 2020 MSU corn herbicide trials
Published on June 23, 2020
Check out the Michigan State University corn herbicide trials on your computer, cell phone or tablet. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable. -
Working women, the backbone of family farms
Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage. -
First cucumber downy mildew outbreak of 2020 confirmed in Berrien County
Published on June 22, 2020
Growers are urged to apply fungicides immediately. -
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture
Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation. -
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19
Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
Aphid management in vegetable crops
Published on June 18, 2020
Aphids are a common pest in many vegetable crops. Learn about their management.