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Ulcers in horses
Published on June 1, 2021
Horses, just like humans, struggle with gastric ulcers. Learn the factors that can lead to ulcers. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 1, 2021
Published on June 1, 2021
Cool, rainy conditions last week will give way to more hot dry temperatures this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021
Published on June 1, 2021
Last week’s rains were welcomed by the fruit crops, but more is needed to reverse this season’s lack of moisture. -
Legume of the Month – June 2021 – Common Green Beans
Published on June 1, 2021
Legume of the Month June 2021. -
From the Field
Published on June 1, 2021
Article about grants given to implement a systems research approach to scaling out technologies, through a test case of the suitability niche for pigeonpea and mung bean. -
Make sure your bulls are ready for breeding season
Published on May 30, 2021
Good to go? When breeding season arrives we want the herd and bulls to be ready, but how do you know if a bull will inseminate the herd, when in fact, almost 1 in 5 are unable to achieve what we expect? Breeding soundness exams can provide that assurance. -
Parlor Performance Evaluations: A valuable tool for all farms
Published on May 30, 2021
How do you know that you are training your workforce on the correct protocols? Evaluating your parlor is a critical step for milker development. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2021
Published on May 28, 2021
Conditions remain dry as leaves expand and tree water demand increases. -
If you planted boxwood shrubs this spring, check them for box tree moth
Published on May 28, 2021
A new invasive pest of boxwood, box tree moth, was found on a few boxwood shrubs sold in Michigan this spring. -
Help me save my blue spruce
Published on May 27, 2021
Spoiler alert—it might not be possible.