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East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019

Published on October 17, 2019
Growers are harvesting a few Red Delicious strains, but there are several other varieties that have jumped ahead of Red Delicious in terms of maturity.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019

Published on October 17, 2019
Red Delicious and Ida Red harvests in the area are nearly done. Evercrisp, Rome, Fuji, Winesap and Braeburn will finish up the season.
Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres

Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control
Feeding baleage to small ruminants

Published on October 16, 2019
Baleage offers a low cost, high quality forage option for sheep and goats but care must be taken to reduce health risks.
MSU resources to estimate corn maturity date and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches

Published on October 16, 2019
With the recent tough weather season for field crops, MSU Extension provides a variety of resources to help farmers estimate corn maturity and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches.
Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool

Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue.
Michigan State University poll shows emerging food trends are more widely embraced by younger generations

Published on October 16, 2019
Americans under 40 are more receptive to trying new food products, such as plant-based and cell-cultured meats, meal kits and insect protein, than those 40 and older.
2019 MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest

Published on October 15, 2019
2019 MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest
Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research

Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.
Population study on dry beans

Published on October 15, 2019
What was the effect of planting population on dry bean yield at this location this year?