News

Calf bedding materials for spring

Published on April 17, 2015
Newborn calves still need protection from nighttime low temperatures.
Why should you consider marketing your plants as bee-friendly? – Part 2

Published on April 16, 2015
Despite the confusion around the term “bee-friendly,” retailers might be able to garner a premium price for plants labeled bee-friendly.
Bee-friendly plants and pest management strategies – Part 1

Published on April 16, 2015
What does “bee-friendly” mean and how can ornamental plant growers produce plants that are safe for pollinators?
Spring Pasture Management for 2015

Published on April 16, 2015
Managing the forage resource to better manage and extend grazing opportunities.
Managing hop downy mildew early in the season is critical

Published on April 15, 2015
Scout consistently, remove infected shoots and utilize a protectant fungicide management strategy to mitigate early and severe infection risks.
Own up to your role as an employee manager

Published on April 15, 2015
Instead of just putting up with the task of managing employees, take ownership for it and making it a strength of the operation.
Where else do spotted wing Drosophila like to feed?

Published on April 15, 2015
New online resource provides a list of non-crop host plants of spotted wing Drosophila in North America.
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015

Published on April 14, 2015
Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly.
Squash vine borer biology and management

Published on April 13, 2015
Squash vine borer moth can be disastrous for small-scale vegetables growers and a nuisance for large-scale producers.
Insect pests of vegetables webinar now available

Published on April 13, 2015
Learn more about major pests of vegetables, how they damage crops and the signs they leave behind in a new Online Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy webinar.