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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 19, 2023
Published on July 19, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 13, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023
Published on July 5, 2023
Disease conditions are more prevalent now. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 29, 2023
Published on June 30, 2023
Much needed rain has brought drought relief to Michigan hopyards over the past week. -
Fire plans prevent harvest season from going up in smoke
Published on June 29, 2023
With most of Michigan in a drought, preventing fires during harvest time is critical. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 28, 2023
Published on June 28, 2023
More frequent rains, mid-summer harvests and ramping up crop protection. -
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero
Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 21, 2023
Published on June 21, 2023
Harvests are beginning for some crops, while planting continues. Hot weather brings challenges. -
Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops
Published on June 20, 2023
Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 14, 2023
Published on June 19, 2023
It’s a busy time of the season for pest management on the hop farm. Growing conditions in the weeks ahead look good. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term. -
June crop water needs
Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 14, 2023
Published on June 14, 2023
Some lucky growers got some rain Tuesday, and Thursday may bring more, but irrigation is still needed for most farms. -
Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits
Published on June 14, 2023
Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023
Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Hop growers are irrigating and actively managing growth across Michigan.