News
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West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 28, 2019
Published on August 28, 2019
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases as we approach the finish line for 2019.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 28, 2019
Published on August 28, 2019
Cool weather continues. A variety of crops are being harvested, with good quality generally being reported.
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Farm Stress Research Study: Helping Michigan Farmers through Text Message Reminders
Published on August 27, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are conducting a study to learn more about struggles Michigan farmers experience and what types of information may help.
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Cover crop recipes: Post wheat, use oats and radish mix
Published on August 26, 2019
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into wheat rotation with soybean or corn.
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Vegetable yield and revenue outlook may trigger disaster assistance or insurance claims this year
Published on August 21, 2019
Vegetable crops could see decreased yields or revenues that justify NAP or WFRP assistance this year.
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Insurance options for vegetable growers
Published on August 21, 2019
There are insurance options for vegetable growers, which can potentially kick in with delayed planting, prevented planting and reduced revenues.
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East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 21, 2019
Published on August 21, 2019
The strange season continues as heavy-hitting diseases that we normally expect to see now take a backseat to a handful of oddball issues.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples.
