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Michigan vegetable crop report – August 9, 2023

Published on August 9, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.
MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions

Published on August 7, 2023
Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 2, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices

Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 26, 2023

Published on July 26, 2023
Downy mildew is spreading.
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.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023

Published on July 5, 2023
Disease conditions are more prevalent now.
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.
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.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
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 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.
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.