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Hands-on program for beginning vegetable growers held April 13 in Imlay City
Published on March 25, 2024
Learn how to start your own vegetable farm and hear from experienced vegetable growers. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and testing in Three Rivers on April 10
Published on March 21, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass
Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications. -
Cover Crop Termination Field Day to be hosted at the MSU Agronomy Farm
Published on March 21, 2024
Join Christy Sprague and Karen Renner April 24 for the latest recommendations on effective cover crop termination. -
Consult breeder culture sheets for success with new cultivars
Published on March 20, 2024
New petunia cultivars with color patterns can be sensitive to some plant growth regulators and production temperatures. Make it a habit of consulting culture sheets developed by breeding companies for guidance on how to grow new and existing cultivars. -
Last but not least: Final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar series will cover weed management in forages
Published on March 19, 2024
Erin Burns, MSU weed specialist, and Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist, to go over tips to grow weed-free forages in final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar Series. -
A fresh start: Attend the 2024 spring Christmas tree meeting
Published on March 18, 2024
Learn about grub and weed management, weather tracking and best practices for nutrition and tree establishment. -
Find or sell local bees with Northern Bee Network
Published on March 15, 2024
Buy, sell and trade local bees with Michigan State University’s free nationwide directory of small-scale nuc and queen producers, the Northern Bee Network. -
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring
Published on March 15, 2024
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?