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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019

Published on July 10, 2019
Wilting plants are not always a sign that they need to be watered.
Challenges in agriculture economy may affect 4-H livestock auctions

Published on July 10, 2019
Will economic uncertainties in agriculture sector result in lower prices this year for 4-H livestock projects?
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.
East Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
Soils have quickly gone from too wet all spring and early summer to now dry. Harvest of many fruit crops is underway, including sweet cherries, saskatoons, summer red raspberries, tart cherries and black raspberries.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise as cherries are ripening. Early sweet cherry harvest will begin this week.
Good times, happy cows

Published on July 8, 2019
Cows have an ideal time budget for their day. As we affect that budget we can impact their well-being.
Dairy margin coverage sign-up

Published on July 8, 2019
Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the country have an enhanced tool to provide risk management on their farms.