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Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 6 and 7, 2022

Published on September 8, 2022
Potato late blight reported in two commercial field areas in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education

Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
With classes starting up again and many of our vegetable specialists involved with that, this is the last big weekly report of the season.
Useful tips for produce safety water sampling and the opportunity to learn more

Published on August 23, 2022
Water sampling to meet on-farm produce safety rules and GAP requirements can be confusing. This article offers a few tips to doing it right and announces an opportunity to learn more.
Considering the flow of food in pack shed design

Published on August 9, 2022
Early in the process of planning a pack shed, think how food moves from harvest until it leaves the care of the operation. Tracing the flow of food helps pinpoint potential sources of contamination that might not otherwise be apparent.
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
New program can defray the cost of produce safety compliance

Published on July 5, 2022
Small fruit and vegetable farmers often cite the cost of food safety practices as a reason for not adopting them. A new government program can help these farmers defray the cost of participation in food safety audits and compliance with regulations.