Sample News

Sulfur fertilization on alfalfa a likely advantage for central Upper Peninsula farmers

Published on April 21, 2016
Tissue samples from side-by-side alfalfa fields suggest that sulfur addition is paying off.
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

Published on April 20, 2016
The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week.
Corn flea beetle survival in 2016

Published on April 20, 2016
The 2016 winter temperatures strongly influence the potential for corn flea beetle survival in southwest Michigan.
East Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

Published on April 19, 2016
Unseasonal warm temperatures over the weekend and early this week resulted in at least a weeks’ worth of growth in east Michigan fruit crops.
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.