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Demand for healthy foods, growing or not?

Published on September 8, 2014
In the past few years, healthy organic food has certainly become a popular alternative to traditional eating habits. People seem to be spending more money on fruits and vegetables. So why hasn't the food industry seen a substantial increase in consumption?
Root rot on dry beans common under cool, wet growing conditions

Published on September 2, 2014
The 2014 summer will be remembered as cool across northern Michigan, with late dry bean planting caused by a wet June.
Nutrient management update and plot tour to feature cutting edge research

Published on August 27, 2014
The MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied agronomic research designed to address issues facing the Michigan field crops industry, including price volatility, climate change, soil health and environmental sustainability.
North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 21, 2014

Published on August 21, 2014
Control weeds and plant cover crops in wheat stubble.
North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 7, 2014

Published on August 7, 2014
Late planting and cool temperatures slow crop maturity in the north central region.
Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – July 31, 2014

Published on August 1, 2014
Where soil moisture is adequate, crops are still behind, but developing well.
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

Published on July 10, 2014
Thunderstorms throughout the region have provided plenty of moisture for crops to grow.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

Published on July 10, 2014
Cool temperatures moderate crop development across the region.
North Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

Published on July 10, 2014
Examine nodules on your soybeans.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 3, 2014

Published on July 3, 2014
Growers hope for heat to push crops along.