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Central Michigan vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on April 29, 2015
Improved weather over the last week allowed field work to get underway. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 13, 2016
Published on July 13, 2016
Tomato and potato growers should be protecting crops with fungicides to prevent late blight. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015
Published on May 13, 2015
Most plantings are on schedule in Michigan’s Bay area. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 3, 2017
Published on May 3, 2017
Cool weather and wet conditions are slowing early-season plantings, but we’re ahead, so that’s OK. -
What a difference a year makes – Michigan produce will be abundant!
Published on June 7, 2013
June is here, and along with the much cooler, more moderate spring weather (compared to last year) comes the tremendous bounty of Michigan produce at your local farmer’s market, produce stand, and grocery store. -
Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 18, 2012
Published on July 18, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up. -
Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy
Published on December 11, 2012
Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather. -
It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides
Published on April 14, 2011
Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 15, 2015
Published on July 15, 2015
Michigan’s Bay area is a week behind in temperatures. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Make an effort to keep wildlife out of vegetable fields
Published on February 1, 2012
While no one can exclude all wildlife from vegetable production fields, it is important that growers have a plan in place to minimize wildlife intrusions. -
Squash is plentiful in the fall
Published on September 3, 2020
Winter squash becomes readily available in gardens and farmers markets in the fall. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 10, 2017
Published on May 10, 2017
After a rainy weekend and freezing temperatures earlier this week, most plantings have come out OK and more planting is underway. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report for August 13, 2015
Published on August 17, 2015
Current updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens in the Flint, Michigan, area. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 22, 2016
Published on June 22, 2016
Growers in urban and semi-rural farms, hoop houses and market gardens are continuing to plant successions of crops and searching for rain to fall in the Flint area. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 18, 2017
Published on May 18, 2017
Warm weather has planting and field prep moving along rapidly. Be on the lookout for black cutworm, especially in weedy fields.