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How to identify field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the biological characters and how to identify field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week.
Blueberry weed control updates for 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
New materials and label changes in blueberry herbicide recommendations in the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming.
East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.
What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?

Published on May 5, 2020
You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage.
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations

Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered.
Supply chain disruptions

Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?

Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.