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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 18, 2015

Published on August 18, 2015
Only one site near Stevensville, Michigan, is reporting brown marmorated stink bugs in traps this week.
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

Published on August 18, 2015
Peach harvest is in full swing and early apple harvest has begun.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 18, 2015

Published on August 18, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila continues and some growers are still not aware this pest is a statewide problem. Fortunately, susceptible crops can be protected.
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report for August 13, 2015

Published on August 17, 2015
Current updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens in the Flint, Michigan, area.
Is it done yet? A guide to safely cooking meat

Published on August 17, 2015
Tips on how to check for doness of meat and cook meat safely.
Irrigation scheduling for the end of the season

Published on August 14, 2015
Maximizing profit and returns on resource invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application.
Staying safe in thunderstorms during animal events

Published on August 13, 2015
Having a plan in place is the key to your safety.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 13, 2015

Published on August 13, 2015
Wheat harvest has wrapped up and growers turn their attention to developing corn and beans.
Applying N to tall corn: Experimenting with the Y-drop system

Published on August 13, 2015
The Y-drop system may offer farmers more flexibility in their nitrogen management on corn.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 12, 2015

Published on August 12, 2015
The season is shaping up. This is the month everyone lives for.