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2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together
Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 100 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). -
New herbicide labels for Michigan vegetable crops in 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Some new herbicides with known modes of action have been labeled for field use, and companies continue to add uses to older product labels. -
Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments
Published on April 16, 2024
Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects -
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D., Awarded the 2024 Department of Entomology Distinguished Alumnus Award
Published on April 16, 2024
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D. says even after 40 years at the University of Wisconsin, he "still bleeds green". -
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
This is the first fruit update of the season. Watch for frost this weekend. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Crop development continues to move along. Growers are preparing to cover green tissue with the rain in the forecast this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region.