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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
With warmer weather in March, snow has melted and plant growth has started. Buds are swollen. -
Registration for orchard floor management workshop closes April 5
Published on April 1, 2019
Learn how to optimize weed control and manage pests at this afternoon program in Arcadia, Michigan, on April 10, 2019. -
Powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey in grapes – help us, help you!
Published on March 22, 2019
Many factors are involved in making disease management decisions in grape and this survey will allow us to gather more information. -
Winery legislation meeting held April 3 in Traverse City
Published on March 7, 2019
Learn how the recent legislative changes may impact your winery and tasting room directly from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Enforcement and Licensing Divisions. -
Recent extreme cold events produced varied temperatures with varied results in Michigan’s viticulture areas
Published on February 13, 2019
The movement of Arctic air into the Great Lakes shows the importance of site and cultivar selection, the impact of lake effect, mixed viticulture and other considerations in wine grape production. -
MSU Grape School offered in Traverse City and Benton Harbor
Published on January 25, 2019
Explore ways to improve vineyard management, gain in-depth training in pest and disease control, understand grapevine physiology and discuss climate changes. -
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website. -
Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques. -
Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?
Published on December 20, 2018
Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort. -
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps.