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Information about hemp production in Michigan.
Philip Kaatz

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Forage Management and Field Crops Educator
Emergency Hay and Silage Forage Crops

Published on July 12, 2019
Forage shortages can be good news for growers who are able to harvest because prices may be strong, but are bad news for those unable to harvest.
Delayed Planting Resources

Published on June 24, 2019
Wet weather and flooding resulted in severely delayed planting and a need to adjust farm management practices. MSU Extension's statewide network of agricultural educators work with farmers and provide informative articles to assist in decision making.
Greenhouse growers: Five things to consider while gearing up for spring 2018

Published on January 5, 2018
Combine traditional methods with some innovative techniques to help keep your greenhouse operation running smoothly this spring.
Lily leaf beetle: Watch out for this garden pest

Published on July 28, 2017
Monitor lilies throughout Michigan’s growing season for signs of lily leaf beetle larvae, feeding damage or eggs. Take control measures if necessary.
Mealybugs: A common pest of indoor plants

Published on November 28, 2017
Plants moved indoors for the winter can be a source of insect pests such as mealybugs, so make sure to carefully inspect them.
West central Michigan small fruit update — May 15, 2018

Published on May 15, 2018
Low temperatures are delaying plant growth and development in most small fruit crops and rainy conditions are interfering with plant protection practices and disease management.
Register now for 2017 Greenhouse Production, Plant Health and Marketing Conference

Published on July 24, 2017
Sessions at the conference on the MSU campus Sept. 13, 2017, will focus on increasing plant quality, safety and sales.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 27, 2017

Published on September 27, 2017
Temperatures have soared into the 80s and 90s this past week, and growers are harvesting high value varieties at this time.
West central Michigan vegetable update — May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Spring is finally here in west Michigan!
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 25, 2018

Published on May 25, 2018
An update on wet conditions, weeds in turf, eastern tent caterpillar and rusts in conifers.
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 1

Published on April 27, 2018
Xanthomonas in begonia: What it is, what it does and how to know if your plants have it.
Greenhouse Growers Expo 2017 offers helpful assortment of sessions

Published on August 29, 2017
Education sessions highlight marketing, crop production and pest management topics.
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 2

Published on April 27, 2018
Cultural practices and chemical treatment of Xanthomonas in begonia.
How did Rome apples respond to Promalin after the 2017 spring frost?

Published on February 2, 2018
Results of a common post-freeze practice on commercial Rome apples in 2017.
West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

Published on May 1, 2018
Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Aug. 2, 2017

Published on August 3, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm and market gardens in the Flint area and a recap of the ninth annual Flint Food Garden Tour.
In-house nutritional monitoring app provides optimal substrate pH and EC levels

Published on February 7, 2018
e-GRO launches an in-house nutritional monitoring app that provides optimal substrate pH and EC levels of greenhouse, floriculture and vegetable crops.
Preventing coccidiosis in goats and sheep

Published on December 28, 2017
Sheep and goat producers should develop a plan for the prevention of coccidiosis, a common cause of death in kids and lambs.