News
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Hop disease management in Michigan for 2018
Published on April 20, 2018
Implement early, preventative fungicide programs and pruning practices for powdery mildew and downy mildew management.
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What factors influence the odors in manure?
Published on April 19, 2018
Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways
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Soil cation ratios versus sufficiency levels
Published on April 18, 2018
One fertilizer recommendation philosophy is based on an ideal ratio of soil cations. Another is based simply on the levels of these cations available in soil.
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Controlled drainage: Conserving nutrients and improving bottom lines
Published on April 18, 2018
Existing subsurface (tile) drainage systems can be modified to provide crops with water during dry periods, and decrease the amount of nutrients exiting the system.
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Common diseases in organic hoophouse greens
Published on April 18, 2018
In much of northern Michigan, growers are seeing a cold and wet spring. While hoophouses help mitigate some of these problems, foliar and root diseases in high-value, organic hoophouse crops can prove to be challenging to growers across the state.
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New MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast meetings start April 26
Published on April 18, 2018
Start your Thursday morning by joining field crop specialists and educators to talk about in-season production and pest management issues.
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Cover Crop Field Walk on April 26 to focus on winter survival
Published on April 17, 2018
The second field walk of the season in Hickory Corners, Michigan, will focus on cover crop winter survival.
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Traverse City Pollinator Health Meeting rescheduled for April 30
Published on April 17, 2018
Please register again for Michigan State University Extension's public input meeting on pollinator issues in the Grand Traverse region.
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Cómo sembrar correctamente los manzanos injertados
Published on April 17, 2018
Consideraciones importantes para los trabajadores que trabajan con huertos de manzanas de alta densidad.
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East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.