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Planting sweet corn based on growing degree days is the best way to assure a constant supply

Published on April 15, 2020
Sweet corn growers should stagger plantings based on actual growing degree days (GDDs) and not on how many days have passed since the previous planting.
How to identify and manage yellow woodsorrel in nurseries and greenhouses

Published on April 15, 2020
New fact sheet on identifying and controlling yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) in nurseries and greenhouse container production.
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 6

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 6: Financial costs & farm records
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 2

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 2: Fixed costs
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 1

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 1: Variable costs
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 3: Direct vs variable and fixed costs
COVID 19 and its Impact on Nutrition and Health of Vulnerable People in Nigeria

Published on April 14, 2020
The second panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
How Much Economic Pain is too Much in Combating COVID-19 in the Developing World?

Published on April 14, 2020
In the absence of immediate and enormous commitments from the global community to support incomes in the developing world, we must ask how much economic pain is too much as we combat the spread of COVID-19 in these countries.
Farms should apply now for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

Published on April 14, 2020
MSU Extension provides insight into what applying for PPP loans will do for farms and their employees.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 14, 2020

Published on April 14, 2020
Cooler weather will stick around for awhile in Michigan’s Grand Rapids area.