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Thinking about cover crops after corn silage?

Published on September 8, 2020
New recipes provide an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into a corn silage rotation going to corn or soybean.
West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

Published on September 8, 2020
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end in northern counties with most of the hand harvest for the fresh market already completed. Remaining berries are mechanically harvested for procession.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 3, 2020

Published on September 3, 2020
Cooler temperatures with greater chances of precipitation in the coming week will help with grain fill, but these conditions may also increase the likelihood of further disease progression.
Understanding soybean discount schedules

Published on September 3, 2020
Understanding soybean discount schedules can help producers minimize shrink and discount deductions and increase net payments received on delivered soybean loads.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with early Gala harvest on tap for next week.
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Most apples are sizing nicely, but starch index readings suggest maturity is still a way off.
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.
Apple fruit maturity for early varieties in 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Harvest the best looking fruit from early varieties in the next few days and delay additional harvest for a week or two.