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East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 26, 2015

Published on August 26, 2015
Cool weather from the north has slowed things down this week.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 19, 2015

Published on August 19, 2015
Nice rains and hot weather have been good for growers.
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report for August 13, 2015

Published on August 17, 2015
Current updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens in the Flint, Michigan, area.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 13, 2015

Published on August 13, 2015
Wheat harvest has wrapped up and growers turn their attention to developing corn and beans.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 12, 2015

Published on August 12, 2015
The season is shaping up. This is the month everyone lives for.
Time to think about cover crops after soybeans

Published on August 7, 2015
New publication to assist soybean farmers with cover crop use.
Managing manure and the cropping system

Published on August 6, 2015
The Aug. 18, 2015, manure field day will teach participants about double cropping winter and summer annuals for better feed, soil and manure management.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 5, 2015

Published on August 5, 2015
Much needed water but mild temperatures do not favor our warm-season crops.
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – August 5, 2015

Published on August 5, 2015
The edible flint Food Garden Tour showcased 17 of the area’s urban farms and gardens on July 29.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 30, 2015

Published on July 30, 2015
Dry weather is setting up a timely wheat harvest, but other crops face moisture stress.