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Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016
Published on May 26, 2016
Ten days of dry weather permitted dramatic progress in the field, but rain is needed. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Planting is in full swing as temperatures are on the rise and dry weather continues. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Farmers are making good planting progress in the central region. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region. -
Malting barley resources from MSU Extension now online
Published on April 22, 2016
New website houses resources for malting barley and malt producers in Michigan. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Malting barley trials prove useful in variety selection
Published on March 29, 2016
To overcome the lack of malting barley varieties bred in or for Michigan, variety trial research is crucial in identifying and recommending varieties to support a growing industry. -
What exactly is craft beer?
Published on March 22, 2016
Find out what defines a craft brewer compared to a non-craft brewer. -
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.