Resources
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Vegetable Farm Business Analysis Workbook
Published on February 6, 2020
From the accrual income statement and other documents, various profit and financial ratios indicating strengths and weaknesses of the farm business can be calculated. This financial analysis should be performed every year to monitor the business. -
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Fundamentos del envasado con vapor
Published on July 4, 2019
Aprenda e invierta en la importancia del embalaje de vapor para la capacidad durante todo el año. -
Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business
Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept. -
2019 Weed Control Guide for Vegetable Crops
Published on November 1, 2018
This publication is a guide in assisting vegetable growers in the selection of weed control tools for the coming growing season. -
Organic Garlic Production - E3371
Published on April 24, 2018
What you need to know about getting started with organic garlic production, including soil preparation, planting and management. -
Video tutorials on using pheromone traps to monitor corn ear worm in sweet corn
Published on March 7, 2017
Trapping this migratory moth takes the guesswork out of timing protective sprays, saving money and keeping corn worm-free. -
Vegetable Production: Programs to Strengthen Michigan’s Vegetable Industry
Published on December 22, 2016
MSU Extension vegetable educators provide research-based crop management strategies and education based on the needs of Michigan’s vegetable growers. -
Vegetable Production: Impacting Michigan's Vegetable Industry
Published on December 22, 2016
The state’s climate and soils make it possible to grow vegetables in every county; however, commercial production is in specific areas that have a long history of fresh or processing production. -
Diseases and Insects in Michigan Cucurbits and their Management
Published on October 20, 2016
This bulletin describes the multiple diseases that affect cucurbit crops. -
Onions: Commercial Vegetable Recommendations
Published on September 26, 2016
The average yield of U.S. No. l pungent yellow onions in Michigan is 16.5 tons (660 50-lb bags) per acre. With irrigation and good cultural practices, it is possible to obtain marketable yields of 20 to 25 tons (800 to 1,000 50-lb bags) per acre.