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UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day

Published on July 28, 2021
Event will feature mechanical weed control, vegetable variety trials
MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.
Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully

Published on June 8, 2021
Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 10 focuses on organic field crop production

Published on June 2, 2021
Vicki Morrone will provide guidance on certification and quality production of organic crops.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 12, 2021

Published on May 12, 2021
Transplanting of warm-season vegetables is set to ramp up at the end of this week in some areas, and direct-seeding continues.
Insurance options for vegetable growers

Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.
Irrigation an important tool for increasing profits, managing risk and utilizing applied nutrients

Published on May 4, 2021
Irrigation plays an important role in Michigan agriculture, contributing the rich diversity of crops grown and ensuring that short-term water deficits do not reduce yields and quality of crops produced.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 3

Published on May 4, 2021
Ecosystem services—can you have your cake and eat it, too?
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2

Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle?
Conservation practices grants now available for farmers in the River Raisin Watershed

Published on April 27, 2021
Farmers can sign up for conservation practices grants such as crop rotation and filter strips before May 21, 2021.
Water up and irrigate in

Published on April 27, 2021
Over the wide variety of planting and soil-applied herbicide situations, most irrigated producers will gain from an early-season irrigation application. The limiting factor is whether the irrigation system is ready to go.
Successful businesses and an equitable, sustainable local food value chain

Published on April 23, 2021
In this update, we share how we and our partners are supporting businesses and documenting the impact of the local food value chain.
Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops

Published on April 22, 2021
Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1

Published on April 20, 2021
Old McDonald had some…carbon?
Early season vineyard management

Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.
Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20

Published on April 16, 2021
Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.