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Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully
Published on June 8, 2021
Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted -
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”
Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed. -
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County
Published on May 27, 2021
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week. -
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants
Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants. -
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum. -
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state. -
Vegetable pesticide series: Can I use it in the greenhouse?
Published on May 12, 2021
A greenhouse chemical usage guide for vegetable growers. -
Onion weed control during cold weather
Published on May 7, 2021
There are several actions onion growers can take to control weeds during cool and dry weather. -
Insurance options for vegetable growers
Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.
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