MSU Extension Agriculture

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  MSU Tollgate Farm presents Holiday Lights on the Farm

  Published on October 30, 2020
  Enjoy a fun-filled evening gazing at beautiful, lighted holiday displays.

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming

  Published on October 23, 2020
  The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment.

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  Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.

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  East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Idared, Crispin and Northern Spy harvest is wrapping up. EverCrisp are now mature. Braeburn and Winesap are not mature. Most growers will finish up with apple harvest in the next week or so.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest for 2020 is wrapping up on most farms. Quality continues to hold and growers are ready to be finished for the year.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  End of season apple varieties Braeburn, Rome and Evercrisp still have excellent firmness.

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  2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Understanding farm financial trends has never been more important to the future success of a farm business.

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  Tips for late planted wheat

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips.