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Hop management meetings available in June 2018

Published on June 5, 2018
Hop growers can learn about pest and horticultural management at two meetings during June 2018.
Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist

Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018

Published on May 23, 2018
Another cool, wet week continues to slow crop growth and field activities.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018

Published on May 23, 2018
Pest activity has increased over the past few weeks and growers are looking forward to a stretch of dryer weather.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 23, 2018

Published on May 23, 2018
Drier and warmer weather is on deck, keep an eye out for insect damage.
Don’t become another deadly statistic

Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
Michigan hop update — May 18, 2018

Published on May 18, 2018
Growers are stringing yards in preparation for training. Disease pressure is high across the region.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update — May 16, 2018

Published on May 16, 2018
Rained has brought most field activities to a standstill.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 16, 2018

Published on May 16, 2018
Asparagus harvest is here in west central Michigan.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Field activity and crop development has rapidly increased.