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Fight or flight: Stressed sheep will react differently

Published on September 10, 2021
Environmental stressors such as accidents during transport cause sheep to react differently than normal. When faced with such situations, docile sheep can become agitated and may even rush people who are trying to work with them.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021

Published on September 9, 2021
This is the fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 9, 2021

Published on September 9, 2021
Corn and soybean in many fields are approaching physiological maturity. Upcoming warm weather will accelerate crop progress, resulting in an early harvest season this year.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021

Published on September 8, 2021
This is the second weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 8, 2021

Published on September 8, 2021
Grape berry moth numbers are increasing. Damage is becoming more common.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021

Published on September 8, 2021
This apple maturity report is the third this season, and apples are maturing quickly as a result of this year’s warm conditions.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021

Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021
Corn is nearing the finish line, reaching physiological maturity in the next two weeks for most fields. Soybeans continue to advance rapidly with the high number of growing degree days. Wheat growers should be preparing for planting in the next month.
Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

Published on September 1, 2021
The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

Published on September 1, 2021
This is the fourth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region.