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East Michigan vegetable update – June 5, 2019

Published on June 5, 2019
Looking forward to drying conditions!
Wet spring, wet soils, and wet hay…what should a dry hay producer do?

Published on June 5, 2019
Tips for helping dry hay producers when faced with difficult harvest conditions.
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Week #7 Wednesday AM

Published on June 4, 2019
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Week #7 Wednesday AM
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 4, 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
All crops are progressing despite cool wet weather. Cherry and cranberry fruitworms are out in blueberries.
Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?

Published on June 4, 2019
Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust.
Intensive Fire Blight Fruit School is June 17 at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center

Published on June 4, 2019
Register now for this terrific opportunity to hear cutting edge research about this key disease from speakers from across the country and Germany.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program - Request for Proposals Summer 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
Are you looking for funding for your local food council? The Michigan Local Food Council Network is offering grants to Michigan food councils who want to build capacity and develop peer-to-peer connections.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
The weather has been warmer and drier, which has been a relief for disease management. We anticipate insect pest activity to pick up in the coming week with the anticipated warmer weather.
East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.