News
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Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan
Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions.
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Hop production in Midwest and Eastern North America online course now available
Published on November 7, 2019
Learn more about the challenges and opportunities for hop production in reemerging growing regions.
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Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage
Published on November 5, 2019
This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms.
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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 4, 2019
High input costs, low prices and variable weather have increased farm related stress. To aid farmers, the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will have a daylong workshop to identify and deal with stress-related issues.
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7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on November 4, 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan.
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Consider the risks associated with animal intrusion in fields before harvest
Published on November 4, 2019
Learn more about the risks associated with the three main types of animal intrusion a grower may find during a preharvest wildlife assessment.
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Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence
Published on October 22, 2019
Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners.
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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2020 by IR-4
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants at the 2019 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2020 IR-4 food-use research program.
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Population study on dry beans
Published on October 15, 2019
What was the effect of planting population on dry bean yield at this location this year?
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Repairing the season’s planting and harvest ruts
Published on October 9, 2019
Vegetables were “mudded in” across Michigan this spring. Fields now need special care to repair ruts and break up compaction.
