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NAPAS: Malawi Value Chain Studies Inform Selection of Value Chains to Be Developed under the World Bank Agricultural Commercialization Project

Published on October 3, 2018
At the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, NAPAS: Malawi conducted several value chain studies to guide further agricultural investments.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

Published on October 3, 2018
Gala harvest is underway and cool, wet weather has posed some harvest challenges. Apple quality remains good.
Feed management: Drought stressed corn silage

Published on October 3, 2018
Choppers are out on multiple fields across Michigan, but what adjustment are needed when chopping and feeding drought stressed corn?
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

Published on October 3, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

Published on October 3, 2018
Apple harvest is moving rapidly in southwest Michigan.
Harvesting Essential Flavors: Onions Growing in Michigan

Published on October 2, 2018
Onions are an important ingredient in much of the food we eat – learn about how we grow onions in Michigan.
Suillus Americanus

Published on October 2, 2018
S. americanus is a bolete found in eastern North American and is mycorrhizal with white pines, especially Pinus strobus.
Should you plant earlier maturing soybean varieties?

Published on October 2, 2018
Selecting earlier maturing soybean varieties can reduce the potential for harvest delays.
Are you withholding the right amount for income taxes?

Published on October 2, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 could impact the refund received by many taxpayers when they file their 2018 tax returns, to prevent surprises, do a “paycheck checkup” using the IRS Withholding Calculator.
The “do nothing” option for preparing your inland lake shoreline for winter

Published on October 2, 2018
Homeowners with natural shorelines create “interest” in the winter landscape while providing important habitat.