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Michigan hop crop report week of June 29, 2023

Published on June 30, 2023
Much needed rain has brought drought relief to Michigan hopyards over the past week.
Understanding shelf-life testing for packaged food products

Published on June 30, 2023
Helpful information from Alliance Analytical Laboratories based in Coopersville, Michigan.
Michigan hop crop report week of June 14, 2023

Published on June 19, 2023
It’s a busy time of the season for pest management on the hop farm. Growing conditions in the weeks ahead look good.
Michigan hop pest report week of June 1, 2023

Published on June 5, 2023
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly.
Michigan hop crop report week of June 1, 2023

Published on June 5, 2023
Hop growers are irrigating and actively managing growth across Michigan.
Michigan hop crop report – May 18, 2023

Published on May 22, 2023
Downy mildew is active and visible in Michigan hopyards.
Part 2 of the preventative controls for human food training course is now available to take

Published on May 9, 2023
Michigan State University Extension is now offering on-site group training for Michigan food companies!
Hop crop report for the week of May 1, 2023

Published on May 8, 2023
This is the first hop crop report for the season.
What is Mi Fresh Fish?

Published on April 18, 2023
COVID-19 funds launch of a Michigan fisheries consumer educational marketing campaign.
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations

Published on April 11, 2023
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.