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Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region. -
Training young apple branches for high density systems
Published on June 30, 2015
There are multiple ways to train young apple branches to bend down as they begin to develop. -
Complete long day lighting system to be showcased during farm tour
Published on June 30, 2015
Researchers at Michigan State University have successfully developed a long day lighting system for Michigan dairy farms. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Tree fruit crops are setting nicely. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Sweet cherry harvest is underway with an excellent crop expected. Raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
No spotted wing Drosophila were caught in our statewide monitoring network traps this week. Reports from other trap lines are still very low to zero across the state. -
Biomass heating and milking parlor energy efficiencies field day
Published on June 29, 2015
Biomass heating system heats buildings and water for Michigan dairy farm. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 25, 2015
Published on June 25, 2015
Knee-high corn may be hard to achieve by the 4th of July. -
Chestnut scouting workshop to be held July 17, 2015 in Montague
Published on June 25, 2015
This workshop includes a review of chestnut pests, how to scout for and identify them, and management considerations. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 24, 2015
Published on June 24, 2015
Diseases are mounting their assault on multiple Michigan vegetable crops.