Sample News

Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

Published on June 11, 2019
Apple bloom is coming to an end.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

Published on June 11, 2019
Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly.
Custom work rates are available for 2019

Published on June 10, 2019
Information for those seeking or providing custom farm work.
Black cutworm monitoring program in southeast Michigan

Published on June 10, 2019
The goal of this program is to decrease corn growers’ reliance on at-planting insecticide applications for black cutworm while still protecting crops from economic injury.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019

Published on June 6, 2019
Small windows—not a great way to build a house with a view or to plant crops, but that is the hand that southwest Michigan growers were dealt this season.
Understanding delayed planting decisions in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2019
Reviewing the options available to producers who have not yet planted their field crops because of poor planting conditions.
West central Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019

Published on June 6, 2019
Like many areas in Michigan, planting remains well behind normal with a few bright spots.
To plant? Or not to plant?

Published on June 6, 2019
That’s the question of the week for corn producers in central Michigan.
Prevented planting acres and cover crops

Published on June 6, 2019
Consider cover crops to protect and build prevented planting acres.
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – June 5, 2019

Published on June 5, 2019
Vines are growing with the heat, and spring insects are getting active.