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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 3 2017
Published on May 3, 2017
After a burst of field activity last week, chilly and rainy weather has moved in and will likely hold into the weekend. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 8, 2016
Published on June 8, 2016
Growers are continuing to plant and are grateful for the half-inch of rain that fell over the weekend in the Flint area. -
Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services
Published on September 21, 2017
As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening. -
Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production
Published on March 1, 2012
Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult. -
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. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 10, 2017
Published on May 10, 2017
Rainfall was lighter than expected last week, but low, overnight temperatures prevented transplanting of warmer-season vegetables. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 16, 2018
Published on May 16, 2018
Asparagus harvest is here in west central Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 2, 2017
Published on August 2, 2017
Cooler weather fronts moving in by week’s end will promote development of diseases like downy mildew and late blight. Sweet corn pest pressure remains low. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — July 19, 2017
Published on July 19, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Cost-effective onion thrips control program 2: Apply at right time based on scouting and thresholds
Published on January 20, 2015
Timing can make the difference between OK and excellent thrips control in onions. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 3, 2015
Published on June 3, 2015
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens in the Flint area. -
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. -
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. -
Invest in next year’s harvest this fall by sampling for nematodes ahead of vegetables
Published on October 16, 2015
Tips for sampling fields for nematodes to plan next year’s vegetable rotation. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 4, 2016
Published on May 4, 2016
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens are busy planting in this cool, moist spring. -
EPA specific exemption for Agri-Mek 0.15 EC in onions
Published on April 19, 2011
Follow the label for the Section 18 exemption to use this product on dry bulb onion through September 30, 2011. -
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.