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Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Six steps to identifying nutrient deficiencies in ornamental plants
Published on April 18, 2016
Growers should follow these six steps to identify nutrient deficiencies in plants and make appropriate management decisions. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Calibrate your pH and EC meter in your greenhouse
Published on March 14, 2016
The pH and electrical conductivity (EC) measurements are only as good as the calibration of your meter. Calibrate your meters now to prevent mistakes in your production planning. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Knowing soil nutrient status is first step in developing fertilizer program
Published on January 14, 2016
Soil and foliar nutrient tests will help identify which plant nutrients are adequate and which may need to be added to improve the growth and quality of nursery stock and Christmas trees. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Live webinars on plant nutrition for ornamental and Christmas tree growers
Published on January 6, 2016
Four live webinars on soil and plant nutrition for field grown nursery stock and Christmas trees will be offered February 2016. -
Michigan Garden Plant Tour best performing annuals shared at Greenhouse Growers Expo
Published on December 3, 2015
Feedback from attendees and a presentation on the “best of the best plants” from the 2015 Michigan Garden Plant Tour will be shared at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo on Dec. 8, 2015. -
New pest scouting bulletins available for free
Published on December 2, 2015
Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers.