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Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27
Published on April 11, 2017
Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk. -
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online
Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required. -
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive
Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 29, 2015
Published on July 29, 2015
Drying trend and warm temperatures have allowed vegetable growers to breathe easier and get back on a regular schedule of fertigation. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 8, 2016
Published on June 8, 2016
Growers are continuing to plant and are grateful for the half-inch of rain that fell over the weekend in the Flint area. -
Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services
Published on September 21, 2017
As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening. -
Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering
Published on September 20, 2021
A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 31, 2017
Published on May 31, 2017
Waiting for things to dry out on your operation? You aren’t alone! Catch up on the status of diamondback moth, true armyworm, and seedcorn maggot in southeast Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 7, 2017
Published on June 7, 2017
Dry weather allows for planting and weed control measures, but cool temperatures are slowing plant growth. -
Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets
Published on June 15, 2012
Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs. -
Keep food safety in mind when buying equipment
Published on March 1, 2012
With auction and trade show season in full swing, an eye often turns to acquisition of new or refurbished produce washing, packing and grading equipment. When evaluating equipment, keep food safety in mind to avoid difficulties. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Cooler temperatures slow plant development. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 26, 2020
This week brought heat stress to crops and harvest crews. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 24, 2015
Published on June 24, 2015
Diseases are mounting their assault on multiple Michigan vegetable crops. -
East Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
A beautiful week ahead for harvesting. Many crops are high yielding this season. -
Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather
Published on June 26, 2013
Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — May 18, 2018
Published on May 18, 2018
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens have battled wind and rain to get their fields prepped and planted over the past two weeks. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 12, 2018
Published on July 12, 2018
Warm and dry weather has stressed many crops. Thrips and spider mite populations are on the rise. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – May 27, 2015
Published on May 27, 2015
We are still behind on rain, but crops are going in. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable regional report – August 10, 2016
Published on August 10, 2016
New pests appear as harvest season ramps up.