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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – April 28, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens are prepping and planting during the recent days without rain this week. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – June 10, 2015
Published on June 10, 2015
Dry weather aided field work in most of central Michigan this week. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on April 30, 2015
Sweet corn, onions, carrots and lettuce are in. Field transplants are still in the greenhouse while early greenhouse tomatoes are well underway. -
Develop an IPM calendar to proactively plan for insect pest control in vegetables
Published on March 25, 2013
Draft a timeline of your growing season to target monitoring and control efforts for insect pests. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 27, 2015
Published on May 27, 2015
Planting and field work is progressing with crops emerging. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!
Published on July 28, 2011
Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities. -
Avoiding automatic failure of a GAP audit
Published on March 18, 2011
New factsheet covers the ways growers can automatically fail an audit and suggests ways of avoiding them -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach
Published on January 17, 2013
Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20. -
IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits
Published on January 23, 2012
Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits! -
MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 9 2017
Published on August 9, 2017
Harvest continues and pest pressure remains low. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm
Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking.