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Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health
Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture. -
Tips for reseeding lawns in spring
Published on April 9, 2026
Lawns that may have been damaged by snow mold, salt damage, grubs or other maladies from winter and last summer may require reseeding this spring. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 1
Published on April 9, 2026
Xanthomonas in begonia: What it is, what it does and how to know if your plants have it. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 2
Published on April 9, 2026
Cultural practices and chemical treatment of Xanthomonas in begonia. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in Begonia — Part 3
Published on April 9, 2026
How to approach phytosanitary control in a begonia crop with Xanthomonas. -
Taming farm fuel costs using farm level planning
Published on April 9, 2026
Adjusting 2026 farm budgets with rising diesel prices. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026
Published on April 8, 2026
Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026
Published on April 8, 2026
Apples are half-inch green. Low temperatures could have caused damage. -
Systems approach to early soybean planting in Michigan
Published on April 8, 2026
Strategies for enhancing rewards and reducing risk associated with early planted soybean. -
Cold weather continues across northwest Michigan
Published on April 7, 2026
Cold conditions have kept all fruit crops dormant.