MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

News

• Plan now to have a safe planting time

  Published on May 4, 2011
  A short planting window will tempt farmers to work long hours. Fatigue and stress can lead to dangerous situations, so plan now to put safety first.

• New vegetable insect pest predictive tools available on Enviro-weather

  Published on May 4, 2011
  New Enviro-weather features will help vegetable growers determine best time for scouting.

• Mummy berry nurseries facilitate scouting for apothecia

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Research is showing the nurseries may be a convenient way to identify when apothecia are peaking and ending development.

• Consumers associate food labeled organic as being healthier

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Consumer panelists perceived snack foods labeled organic to be lower in calories, and were willing to pay more for them.

• Looking at growing degree days: Just how far behind normal are we?

  Published on May 3, 2011
  Enviro-weather map shows degree-day deficits throughout Michigan.

• Root pruning apple trees to control excessive vigor in 2011

  Published on May 3, 2011
  Some guidelines for trying this technique in your orchard.

• Greek yogurt continues to gain market share

  Published on May 2, 2011
  The increasing popularity of Greek yogurt could be an opportunity for local dairy processors.

• Maintain equipment to avoid produce contamination

  Published on April 29, 2011
  An equipment service record can help identify what to look for to avoid produce contamination and maintain Good Agricultural Practice Certification

• On-farm research: Will that really pay on my farm?

  Published on April 28, 2011
  Carefully structured on-farm research can help you determine if added inputs or changed practices really will provide a positive return on your farm.

• Time is money when hauling manure

  Published on April 28, 2011
  Haul manure nutrients up to 14 miles and recover costs with large spreader tanks and nurse trucks.