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Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests. -
Cover crop considerations for vegetables
Published on August 2, 2023
Integrating cover crops into your vegetable rotation can offer many benefits for crop and soil health. -
MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes
Published on August 2, 2023
Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research -
Michigan potato late blight update – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
No late blight has been reported in Michigan. Elsewhere, late blight was reported in Yates County, New York and the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec Canada. -
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration! -
MSU Extension Beginner Grazing School - August 22-23
Published on August 1, 2023
A grazing school for beef, dairy and small ruminant producers will be held at the MSU Extension Lake City Research Center August 22 - 23, 2023. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 1, 2023
Published on August 1, 2023
Growers are continuing harvests and preparing for brown marmorated stink bug. Spotted wing Drosophila has been caught in the region. -
Management over medication: Fall and winter preparation for your swine farm
Published on August 1, 2023
Tips for prepping your small swine farm in the colder months. -
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices
Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.