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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here! -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Weather conditions are currently warm, and crop development is moving along quickly. Growers are covering apples for scab prior to the predicted rain on Thursday and Friday. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
2024 Michigan grape spring kick-off meeting: Preparing for the growing season
Published on April 8, 2024
Experts will share insights on vineyard health, weather, pest control, organic practices and more. Register now (in-person or virtual) to gain knowledge, network and taste wines! -
Introducing 1st year PhD student Siavash Heshmati, international graduate student, Dr Grace Fleming Seed Science Lab
Published on April 7, 2024
Sia is turning his lifelong curiosity about seeds into a PhD project -
Stacked practices: The key to phosphorus loss reduction
Published on April 5, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it's best when combined with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
Invasive plants got your goat?
Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems. -
MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Shiawassee County
Published on April 5, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on April 30 in Owosso, Michigan. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Swine Producers and Veterinarians, We Need Your Insights in Shaping the Future of Pork Production.
Published on April 4, 2024
A multi-state effort is underway to understand better knowledge and educational needs of small swine producers and small swine herd veterinarians.