Sample News

National hop meetings on the horizon: Part three

Published on July 20, 2015
2016 North American Hop Convention and Brau Beviale Trade Show announced!
Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring

Published on July 19, 2015
A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24.
Grand Traverse Food Innovation Hub

Published on July 17, 2015
Food Hub offers space for value-added agricultural producers.
Farmer/Rancher funding opportunity

Published on July 17, 2015
North Central Region SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Farmer/Rancher Grants will be released in August.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 15, 2015

Published on July 16, 2015
There hasn’t been any late blight confirmed in Michigan potatoes this year. Monitor fields when weather conditions are favorable for disease development.
Energy sorghum research plot update

Published on July 16, 2015
Sorghum is an annual crop that could be a great alternative to perennials, providing more flexibility to farmers regarding crop rotations.
Grassed waterways can help maintain soil quality and productivity

Published on July 16, 2015
This article provides essential information about establishing grassed waterways in wheat stubble. The best timing is to establish them following wheat harvest.
Testing wheat for DON levels

Published on July 16, 2015
Fusarium head scab is severe enough to lead to wheat from some fields being discounted for DON upon delivery. Growers may choose to have the grain tested prior to delivery or storage.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 15, 2015

Published on July 15, 2015
Michigan’s Bay area is a week behind in temperatures.
Protect strawberries from foliar diseases after renovation

Published on July 15, 2015
Keep leaves of perennial strawberry beds healthy by removing old leaves at renovation and applying fungicides as needed to control foliar diseases into fall.