Sample News
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Survey input from industrial hemp growers needed for MSU research and Extension efforts
Published on October 7, 2019
Input regarding industrial hemp production practices and challenges will help ensure MSU research and Extension efforts can benefit industrial hemp growers. -
Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables
Published on October 4, 2019
Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables. -
When it comes to carrots: Want not, root-knot
Published on October 3, 2019
Northern root-knot nematodes can often achieve high population densities on root vegetables without expressing of any above-ground symptoms. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Many apple growers are finding a short gap in apple varieties that are ready to harvest. The harvest window for Empire and Golden Delicious is just beginning to open. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Jonagold and Golden Delicious harvests are winding down, and Red Delicious is being targeted next. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Apple harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Gala harvest is winding down and Honeycrisp orchards need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible. Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold harvest is underway. -
Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on October 1, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Nov. 18, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens
Published on October 1, 2019
In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing.