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Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.
Thesis Project: Studio Coalesce

Published on April 12, 2019
Thesis Project: Studio Coalesce by Alyssa Puryear
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – April 2019

Published on April 12, 2019
Warmer temperatures a signal for lively times in the greenhouse
National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture

Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Bumble bees in greenhouse vegetable production

Published on April 12, 2019
Commercial bumble bees have a life style and foraging behavior that is fitting for greenhouse operations.
Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?

Published on April 12, 2019
Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees.
Stand uniformity: Planter tips that can impact seed placement and planting depth

Published on April 12, 2019
Checking your planter over for some of these basic things can help your machine to plant more uniformly.
Managing multiple resistant pests in soybean fields

Published on April 12, 2019
Rapidly spreading marestail and soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome problems are merging in some areas, limiting varietal selection options when looking for herbicide-resistant Peking varieties that deal with these pests.
Defining horse jargon: Beginner riding terms

Published on April 11, 2019
Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used terms.
Montmorency County Message from the District Doordinator

Published on April 11, 2019
District Director Jennifer Berkey describes the difference we make together, partnering with Montmorency County.