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Transplant trays – does cell size matter?
Published on January 22, 2014
Vegetable transplant producers have trended toward transplant trays with smaller cells to lower production costs, but is there a hidden cost that will only show up later? How might cell size affect yield, the real bottom line? -
Assess the risk of planting corn in June
Published on May 31, 2013
June 1 is here and about 10 percent of the corn is still in the bag. At this point, the question becomes, “How late can corn be planted?” -
MSU gardening website useful for fall
Published on September 4, 2009
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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015
Published on August 25, 2015
It’s starting to feel like fall in northwest Michigan, but the cool, wet weather will help apples size and color up before harvest. -
Reducing weather risk in soybean production
Published on March 4, 2020
Recent climatic trends and practical management practices for reducing weather risk when growing soybeans. -
Thinking about cover crops after corn silage?
Published on September 8, 2020
New recipes provide an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into a corn silage rotation going to corn or soybean. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Final picks of Honeycrisp will be completed by the end of the week at most farms. Rome and Golden Delicious harvest is underway. -
Use a disease management approach when thinking about an SWD management plan
Published on July 25, 2017
Cherry growers should think of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) as a disease rather than an insect pest as this will help in controlling this pest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
Using Facebook groups to support volunteers
Published on April 16, 2013
Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, phone calls, meetings, or even phone calls. Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers. -
ReTain and NAA recommendations for 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Harvest management and stop drop are primary reasons growers use ReTain on apples, but there are many other benefits that ReTain can offer. -
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. -
Speeding up the clock: Accelerating fruit breeding through genetic technology
Published on November 4, 2014
Michigan State University plant geneticist Amy Iezzoni is working to speed up fruit breeding by helping breeders take advantage of the wealth of fruit genetic knowledge that has emerged, particularly in the past decade. -
Inhibiting slimy substance may be link to unraveling devastating apple tree disease
Published on January 25, 2012
Fire blight, a highly destructive plant disease, can kill an apple orchard in one season. AgBioResearch scientists believe biofilms may be the key to halting the disease. -
Late summer tips for gardeners
Published on August 16, 2011
Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty. -
West Michigan tree fruit update - June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Several insects need to be managed carefully. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Strawberry harvest is underway for growers in the southern parts of the region and will begin over the weekend or early next week for others. Soils are dry at many farms.
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