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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (E0312)
Published on November 11, 2015
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org -
Lime for Michigan Soils (E0471)
Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan. -
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Cucumber Pickles (HNI43AR) (Arabic)
Published on November 4, 2015
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Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops (E3293)
Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect. -
Are homemade pesticides legal?
Published on March 7, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal? -
Farmer’s markets are great places to launch food businesses
Published on August 13, 2015
Many Michigan niche food producers have successfully started and grown their businesses at local farmer’s markets. -
Small farm insect pest management workshop held Aug. 13, 2017
Published on July 28, 2017
Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to find out what’s “bugging” your crops and what you can do about them using informed decisions and sustainable approaches. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 24, 2017
Published on May 24, 2017
Dry conditions have planting and field preparation rolling on with few issues. -
Downy mildew on cucumbers detected in key areas of Michigan
Published on July 7, 2015
Cucumber and melon growers urged to take immediate action to protect their crops against downy mildew. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 3, 2017
Published on May 3, 2017
Cool weather and wet conditions are slowing early-season plantings, but we’re ahead, so that’s OK. -
Lime is to pH as antacids are to heartburn
Published on March 25, 2011
Managing your pH is a simple way to start improving plant nutrient availability and increasing crop yield. -
Squash bugs as pests of cucurbits in Michigan
Published on March 6, 2017
Squash bug is a pest of cucurbits that show up as isolated hotspots in certain fields. -
Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!
Published on July 28, 2011
Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities. -
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive
Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
Rain showers over the weekend kept moisture levels generally adequate for many crops. -
Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
New frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on March 18, 2011
Get notified of freezing conditions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week -
Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on July 13, 2017
Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor.
