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10 tips for organizing a 4-H youth exchange

Published on May 15, 2019
Youth exchanges build cultural appreciation and life skills. Follow these 10 steps for a successful exchange.
Farmers in southeast Michigan talk about nitrogen sensing technology

Published on May 15, 2019
How variable nitrogen application through the use of nitrogen sensing technology is helping farmers to minimize nitrogen losses and reduce costs.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019
Asparagus harvest is finally here in west central Michigan.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019
Growers are catching up this week.
Is the ag industry ready for a test?

Published on May 15, 2019
The dairy food system is vulnerable to adulteration from an adversary bent on assaulting it. It's important for those involved to become knowledgeable and take actions to prepare and prevent.
Jim Hilker: Tax Considerations When Exiting Dairy Farming

Published on May 15, 2019
Professor Jim Hilker explores the significant unintended tax consequences that can result from selling dairy farm assets.
Summer 2019: High Great Lakes levels likely for lakes Michigan, Huron

Published on May 15, 2019
Infrastructure damage and beach erosion highly possible for coastal communities.
Gibberellin use for fruit set on blueberries

Published on May 15, 2019
Gibberellic acid is used to increase fruit set and yield in blueberries. Recent trials were conducted to understand how newer varieties can be expected to respond to this growth regulator.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019
Growers are finding pockets of productivity in the cold and rain.
Winterkill on golf course update from northern Michigan

Published on May 15, 2019
There was sporadic and significant winterkill on golf courses in northern Michigan this year.