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Manure testing shows true value
Published on April 19, 2011
Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Aug. 23, 2017
Published on August 23, 2017
Summer crop harvest is in full swing. -
Are homemade pesticides legal?
Published on March 6, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal? -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 26, 2017
Published on April 26, 2017
A wet spring hasn’t hindered growers, as field preparation and planting occurs (just remember pests and disease are similarly unhindered). -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins. -
Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on July 13, 2017
Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor. -
Celery insect pest update for Michigan
Published on June 27, 2012
Two lepidopteran pests of celery are becoming active in west Michigan, and now is the time to effectively manage them. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — July 19, 2017
Published on July 19, 2017
High dew points and warm, overnight temperatures encourage foliar disease development. Check pre-tassel corn for western bean cutworm, and powdery mildew and downy mildew are appearing in vine crops. -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
IRAC codes help in insecticide resistance management
Published on February 6, 2013
Check IRAC codes to help with rotating insecticides to delay insect pest resistance and maintain the availability of key products. Attend the 2013 IPM Academy for more details. -
Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act
Published on February 28, 2018
Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Cover crops, no-till and manure
Published on September 23, 2011
MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on April 29, 2015
Improved weather over the last week allowed field work to get underway. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 8, 2015
Published on July 8, 2015
Scattered rain showers interrupted field work this week and added to disease concerns. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Make an effort to keep wildlife out of vegetable fields
Published on February 1, 2012
While no one can exclude all wildlife from vegetable production fields, it is important that growers have a plan in place to minimize wildlife intrusions. -
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.