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Avoid early harvest of late-season processing apple varieties to reduce economic losses caused by bitter pit
Published on January 7, 2019
A discussion of the impact of apple harvest timing on post-harvest disorders, including bitter pit. -
Corn tar spot featured at upcoming Pest Management Update meetings
Published on January 4, 2019
Corn tar spot, a new threat to Michigan corn yields, will be one of the topics discussed at Pest Management Update meetings held throughout Michigan during January and February 2019. -
Upcoming events for greenhouse growers during January – March 2019
Published on January 4, 2019
Sign up today for many greenhouse events occurring in the coming weeks throughout Michigan in preparation for the spring growing season. -
Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques. -
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website. -
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees. -
Enhancing dairy farm performance through a focus on calf health
Published on January 1, 2019
One area that needs more attention is calf health, according to Angel Abuelo, assistant professor in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. -
Get ready for the upcoming Field Crop Production Update in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
On Jan. 14, 2019, Lenawee County will host the MSU Extension Field Crop Production Update. Don’t miss this chance to learn what to expect for the 2019 crop season. -
Year-end fertilizer prices
Published on December 28, 2018
The year-end retail prices of all major fertilizers were higher in 2018 compared to 2017, according to USDA statistics. -
Corn yield response to multiple nitrogen fertilizer application rates at V9 stage in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
No significant yield difference was observed across all late-season nitrogen rates. The greatest return to nitrogen and lowest nitrogen use efficiency was obtained with a single nitrogen application of 70 pounds applied pre-plant with anhydrous ammonia.