Sample News
-
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019
Published on July 10, 2019
Disease control and irrigation are the focus as we have transitioned from cool and wet to hot weather. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019
Published on July 10, 2019
Wilting plants are not always a sign that they need to be watered. -
Challenges in agriculture economy may affect 4-H livestock auctions
Published on July 10, 2019
Will economic uncertainties in agriculture sector result in lower prices this year for 4-H livestock projects? -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Soils have quickly gone from too wet all spring and early summer to now dry. Harvest of many fruit crops is underway, including sweet cherries, saskatoons, summer red raspberries, tart cherries and black raspberries. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise as cherries are ripening. Early sweet cherry harvest will begin this week. -
Good times, happy cows
Published on July 8, 2019
Cows have an ideal time budget for their day. As we affect that budget we can impact their well-being.