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Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season
Published on May 26, 2020
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss; get updated on products available for control. -
Fruitworm control in blueberries for 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Check monitoring traps to set biofix and Enviroweather to guide timings for fruitworm integrated pest management. -
Get ready for the Tri-State Precision Ag Webinar on June 23
Published on May 21, 2020
Join us for the first 2020 Tri-State Precision Ag Day online webinar on June 23 at 6 p.m. -
Hop training
Published on May 21, 2020
Best practices include proper bine selection and training date. -
Bolting in spring vegetables
Published on May 20, 2020
The blame for bolting vegetables is often placed on warm temperatures, but the true trigger is often the cold. -
Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus
Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy. -
Final organic non-GMO soybean variety trial results are available
Published on May 15, 2020
For the eighth year, Michigan State University reports results of non-GMO soybeans grown on certified organic farms. -
Should I irrigate ahead of the coming freeze?
Published on May 8, 2020
The benefits of irrigating early-sown vegetables depend on weather ahead of the freeze, but soil moisture can help retain heat. -
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Managing hop downy mildew in Michigan
Published on May 6, 2020
Downy mildew management requires early and consistent preventative management. -
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide. -
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees
Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic. -
Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings
Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success. -
Tune in to the Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network
Published on April 29, 2020
Starting May 6, this weekly live show will discuss topics of interest to commercial vegetable producers. -
Your farm and the Families First Act
Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees? -
Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on April 14, 2020
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
Upper Peninsula winter 2020 forage program offered as online recordings
Published on April 6, 2020
The Recipes for Forage Success meeting cancelled at Escanaba and Mass City is now available in recorded segments online. -
Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations. -
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.