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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 3, 2019
High input costs, low prices and variable weather have increased farm related stress. To aid farmers, the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will have a daylong workshop to identify and deal with stress-related issues. -
7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on November 3, 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan. -
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 23, 2019
Published on October 23, 2019
The 2019 apple harvest is winding down in the Grand Rapids area. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 23, 2019
Published on October 23, 2019
The final push is underway. Harvest will conclude on many area operations within the next several days. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 23, 2019
Published on October 23, 2019
Growers are quickly moving toward the end of apple harvest, finishing up this week on Red Delicious, Idared, Northern Spy, Crispin, EverCrisp, Fuji and Cameo. -
Registration open for the 2019 Greenhouse Growers Expo
Published on October 22, 2019
The 2019 Greenhouse Growers Expo education schedule features 15 greenhouse sessions, four cut flower sessions and two fantastic bus tours. -
Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence
Published on October 22, 2019
Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners. -
Reducing soybean harvest losses when plants are short and podded low
Published on October 21, 2019
Learn how to adjust and operate your combines when harvesting short soybean plants that are podded low to the ground. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
Apple harvest continues to move along, and all varieties are fair game for picking. The region reported isolated first frost events this week.