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East Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Vegetable plantings and weed control applications continue. Overwintered seed and root maggot flies have begun emerging.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Field activity and crop development has rapidly increased.
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.
Connect with MSU campus specialists each week via the MSUE Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on May 4, 2018
The May 3, 2018, virtual breakfast is now online. Listen to an online recording or call in live, early on Thursday mornings.
Central Michigan vegetable update – May 2, 2018

Published on May 2, 2018
Signs of spring are finally evident in Central Michigan this week.
Michigan small farm newsletter

Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension.
Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide now available as a mobile app

Published on April 26, 2018
Access cover crop information from your cellphone or tablet using the Midwest Cover Crops Field Scout mobile app.
Northwestern Michigan Spring Cover Crop Field Day on May 10

Published on April 25, 2018
The fourth field walk of the season will focus on cover crop techniques for Northwest Lower Peninsula.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018

Published on April 25, 2018
Field activity and crop development are delayed due to cool weather.