Resources

Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Detailed)

Published on November 27, 2023
A farm budget decision tool designed for more in-depth decision making on vegetable farms.
Crop Budget Estimator Vegetables (Simple)

Published on November 27, 2023
A farm budget decision tool designed for small or beginning vegetable farmers.
What to do if you suspect your honey bee colonies are harmed by pesticides

Published on November 16, 2023
How to report suspected pesticide exposure to your Michigan honey bee colonies
Understanding city beekeeping ordinances

Published on November 14, 2023
Keeping bees safely and legally in Michigan cities.
Michigan Beekeeping Rules and Regulations

Published on November 14, 2023
This bulletin outlines the rules, regulations, and recommendations for keeping honey bees in Michigan.
Considerations for Planning and Selecting Pumping Plants for Sprinkler Irrigation

Published on November 6, 2023
Several types of pumps and power units are available for use with sprinkler irrigation systems. Careful planning and selection of the pumping plant can reduce irrigation costs by reducing system energy inputs.
Keep your bees safe from bears

Published on November 2, 2023
Bears can be a big problem for Michigan beekeepers
Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials

Published on October 12, 2023
The 2023 dry bean performance trials report is available for download.
A Tale of Two Invaders: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 2, 2023
Locating and managing tree of heaven is a key aspect of dealing with spotted lanternfly and reducing the impacts of this invader in North America.
How to Speak Christmas Tree: IPM: Disease Management

Published on September 30, 2023
Dr. Cregg will consider the major causes of losses in Christmas tree plantations (diseases, insect pests, weeds, and abiotic factors) and how we can approach them through an IPM lens. For this article we will turn our attention to tree diseases.