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Michigan grape scouting report – September 5, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
This is the last week of our 2024 weekly reports. Thanks for your readership and good luck with the rest of the season.
Red crown rot: A new threat to soybean production

Published on September 5, 2024
Red crown rot can be spread through contaminated soil, providing yet another reason to not move soil and to clean equipment when possible.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Capturing the most value in a record beef market

Published on August 30, 2024
While the beef industry is experiencing the highest cattle prices ever, healthy calves is the top priority for buyers.
Agrivoltaics: The best kept secret in Michigan

Published on August 30, 2024
The farmer, solar developer and public all benefit from agrivoltaics.