News
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Recycling used produce containers
Published on October 19, 2020
Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk. -
New Grains for Brewing and Distilling Virtual Happy Hours this Thursday
Published on October 19, 2020
MSU Extension invites you to our new Grains for Brewing & Distilling Virtual Happy Hours every Thursday from through Nov. 19, 2020. -
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators? -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes. -
MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts
Published on October 14, 2020
The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple harvest is winding down, but later varieties, many for the processing market, are being picked at this time. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Red Delicious, Fuji, Northern Spy and Rome harvest are well along. Some Idared, Crispin and Cameo blocks are mature. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider remains very strong at farm markets. -
Is available grain storage a concern on your farm?
Published on October 14, 2020
Availability of storage may be a limiting factor for those farms expecting average to above average yields. -
Is the market telling you to sell or store your grain?
Published on October 14, 2020
Are you in a position to take advantage of potential marketing opportunities? -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Late season apples such as Braeburn, Fuji and Evercrisp remain to be picked. U-pick and farm market sales have been brisk partly due to poorer crops in neighboring Indiana.