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Be on the lookout for a new pigweed species, purple amaranth

Published on April 9, 2020
Purple amaranth was identified for the first time in Michigan in 2019.
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
Video demonstrates managing mustard cover crops for biofumigation

Published on April 9, 2020
How to grow, mow and incorporate mustard cover crops to maximize potential biofumigation benefits is explained in MSU Extension video.
Getting “In the Weeds” on hemp production in Michigan

Published on April 8, 2020
Michigan Field Crops “In the Weeds” podcast third series explores hemp production.
Using the sorghum family as both cover crop and forage

Published on April 8, 2020
A new cover crop video explores how dual-purpose use for sorghum cover crops can benefit both soil health and livestock.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

Published on April 7, 2020
Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.
East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

Published on April 7, 2020
Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.
Lessons from Ohio

Published on April 6, 2020
What can we learn from the recent changes in the Buckeye state?
Upper Peninsula winter 2020 forage program offered as online recordings

Published on April 6, 2020
The Recipes for Forage Success meeting cancelled at Escanaba and Mass City is now available in recorded segments online.