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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. -
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. -
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. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 31, 2016
Published on September 1, 2016
Harvest is slowing down for some crops and starting for others. -
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. -
Renewed labels for onions and green onions
Published on April 23, 2019
Starane Ultra label for dry bulb onions and Prowl H2O label for green onions extended.