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• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

• Root pruning guide for apple trees to reduce excessive vigor

  Published on April 26, 2016
  There are many benefits to pruning roots on apple trees to control excessive tree vigor.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  The up and down weather rollercoaster continues in west Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2015

  Published on April 25, 2016
  Conditions have been variable in southwest Michigan as of last week, resulting in increased spraying, tillage and fertilizer applications in most fields, but acres planted remain relatively low.

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  Plant-parasitic and beneficial nematode distribution in Michigan vegetable soils

  Published on April 25, 2016
  Harmful and beneficial nematodes are present in Michigan soils.

• New deep tillage methods on clay soils deserve a look

  Published on April 25, 2016
  A couple new tillage ideas with potential for improving drainage and plant rooting on clay soils are building interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

• Financial assistance available for farmers who want to develop value-added products

  Published on April 22, 2016
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a program to provide financial assistance to producers, producer-controlled entities, organizations representing agricultural producers, and farmer cooperatives.

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  Malting barley resources from MSU Extension now online

  Published on April 22, 2016
  New website houses resources for malting barley and malt producers in Michigan.

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  Growing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees

  Published on April 22, 2016
  When establishing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees, select juglone-tolerant vegetables and plant in raised beds with barriers that prevent walnut roots growing into the bed.