Sample News

Radishes can actually be pretty rad

Published on April 19, 2016
This fast growing spring crop is often overlooked but is full of flavor.
Spring cover crop check list

Published on April 19, 2016
What should a farmer consider doing in the spring if they have cover crops in their rotation?
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

Published on April 19, 2016
Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week.
Six steps to identifying nutrient deficiencies in ornamental plants

Published on April 18, 2016
Growers should follow these six steps to identify nutrient deficiencies in plants and make appropriate management decisions.
MSU Extension seeks soybean fields for tillage and soil health research in 2016

Published on April 18, 2016
Researchers will partner with Michigan growers to conduct extensive soil health and crop monitoring aimed at identifying practices that can jumpstart soybeans.
Tips for terminating an annual ryegrass cover crop

Published on April 15, 2016
Glyphosate rate, ammonium sulfate presence and weather are all important in terminating an annual ryegrass cover crop.
It’s time to review your pepper fertilization program

Published on April 15, 2016
Adequate plant growth prior to fruit set is important for economic pepper production. If you’re fertilizing to maintain plant growth and good size fruit, you will also have to stake and tie to maintain quality.
Tight plastic is important for good heat transfer

Published on April 15, 2016
Plasticulture has proven to be a useful technology for fresh vegetable producers, but like any technology, it has to be used properly to get the most out of it.
Horseweed needs to be managed early for effective control in soybeans

Published on April 14, 2016
Horseweed (marestail) needs to be controlled prior to soybean emergence.
Phosphorus losses in surface runoff and tile drainage: Ontario experience

Published on April 14, 2016
The challenge of keeping nutrients in the root zone year-around highlights the importance of multiple barriers with stacked/bundled BMP’s to stabilize cropland and prevent runoff.