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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023
Published on May 9, 2023
Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway. -
The cone wars: How do we stop them?
Published on May 8, 2023
Removing Fraser fir cones is a costly, labor-intensive practice, but recent research provides some new management options. -
Veterinary Feed Directive at 5 years: swine producer and veterinarian survey exploring how VFD guidelines have affected swine herd health and management practices in Michigan
Published on May 5, 2023
The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices. -
Can biological products substitute for fertilizer nutrients?
Published on May 5, 2023
Growers should be curious but also careful on how these products are tested prior to farm-wide implementation. -
Minimizing the risk of heat stress in pigs during transportation
Published on May 5, 2023
Pork producers know that transportation can be stressful for pigs. Hot, humid weather conditions during transportation events increase stress in pigs, sometimes leading to death. -
What is management over medication?
Published on May 5, 2023
Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with close observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept. -
Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023
Published on May 4, 2023
Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 3, 2023
Published on May 4, 2023
This is the kickoff to our weekly in-season vegetable newsletter. -
A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus
Published on May 3, 2023
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control. -
MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing
Published on May 3, 2023
The series provides a walk through on marketing fundamentals for beginning farmers.