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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up.
Wexford County voters pass MSU Extension millage

Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Wexford County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage that will continue funding for community programs through 2025.
Animal Food Labeling Requirements. How Important are They?

Published on August 4, 2020
Scott Haskell discusses pet food labeling requirements specified by FSMA and beyond.
How old are your home-canned foods?

Published on August 4, 2020
Is it time to clean out the home-canned foods in the basement or pantry?
Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day

Published on August 4, 2020
Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach
Michigan agricultural safety grants

Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors.
Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan

Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers.
August is key time for protecting clusters from grape berry moth

Published on August 4, 2020
Scout vineyards and plan your product selection and timing.
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Managing spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries and raspberries is critical during harvest. Lower daily temperatures are an opportunity for using a wider range of insecticide products recommended for control. Currently, pyrethroids are very effect.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely.