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Summary of the 2017 SMaRT seed treatment trials

Published on March 20, 2018
On-farm soybean seed treatment trials produced mixed results in 2017. Because of this, we are looking for 20 cooperators that want to determine the actual yield and income benefits of the seed treatments they plan to use in 2018.
Vegetable pesticide series: Does it require a respirator?

Published on March 16, 2018
A 2018 Worker Protection Standard respirator requirement guide for vegetable growers.
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities

Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed.
Prepare for the 2018 cropping season with breakfast meeting series in St. Joseph County

Published on March 16, 2018
A breakfast meeting series for field crop producers and agribusiness professionals in southwest Michigan will run March 27 – May 15, 2018, in Centreville.
Deadline for Soybean Benchmarking and Yield Gap Survey is March 31

Published on March 15, 2018
Michigan soybean producers have until March 31, 2018, to participate in an important survey that will help identify soybean yield gaps and specific management practices for overcoming them.
Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

Published on March 14, 2018
A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.
Registration is open for 2018 Northwest Michigan Wine Grape Spring Kickoff on April 13

Published on March 13, 2018
Internationally renowned enology and viticulture experts will educate Michigan grape and wine producers on virus management, promoting living soils in the vineyard, and building and integrating structure and aroma in the cellar. Don't miss this event!
A primer on decoding the sweet corn section of your seed catalog

Published on March 13, 2018
Before you can plant sweet corn, you have to order seeds, and to order seeds you have to wade through seed catalogs. Use this primer to understand abbreviations, evaluate the claims and make the right picks for your farm.
Demonstrating composting with paper mill residuals

Published on March 13, 2018
Paper mill residuals are a soil amendment available to farmers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Complete weed control is critical for maximum asparagus yields

Published on March 12, 2018
New herbicide labels help growers achieve season-long weed control.