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Date:2014/03/10
Some free and simple ways for your retail greenhouse business to connect with smartphone owners.
Posted on February 4, 2014 by Kristin Getter, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Horticulture
According to the Pew Research Ce...
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Date:2014/03/10
Higher income per acre is achievable when soybeans are planted in favorable soil conditions.
Posted on February 3, 2014 by Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension
Many times the differences in attaining higher net income for soybe...
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Date:2014/03/10
Growers were stymied this fall in their attempt to plant wheat on a timely basis. The reoccurring experience might prompt some to consider altering crop strategies to allow earlier planting of wheat.
Posted on February 3, 2014 by Martin Nagelkir...
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Date:2014/03/10
New farmers should have a clear understanding of fertilizers and soil amendments, both conventional and organic.
Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jim Isleib, Michigan State University Extension
Beginning farmers may start out with low fertil...
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Date:2014/03/10
Two corn hybrids show somewhat different yield responses to population density and row spacing.
Posted on January 31, 2014 by George Silva, Michigan State University Extension, and Steve Gower, Dekalb/Asgrow
There is considerable interest ...
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Date:2014/03/10
What challenges do soybean farmers face planting cover crops before and after soybeans?
Posted on January 31, 2014 by Paul Gross, Michigan State University Extension
The benefits of cover crops in rotations is widely documented and include...
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Date:2014/03/10
Do you wonder what local farmers do to ensure the wellbeing of their livestock when it is cold outside?
Posted on January 30, 2014 by Tina Conklin, Michigan State University Extension
Baby it’s cold outside – and it has been fo...
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Date:2014/03/10
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters.
Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mary Dunckel, Michigan State University Extension
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Date:2014/03/10
Growers in northwest Michigan reported San Jose scale damage in sweet cherry trees in the 2013 season.
Posted on January 30, 2014 by Emily Pochubay, and Nikki Rothwell, Michigan State University Extension
Since its introduction into Califo...
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Date:2014/03/10
Investment in corn hybrid seed is, of course, an annual necessity. Which corn population returns the most for your investment?
Posted on January 29, 2014 by Bob Battel, Michigan State University Extension
Michigan State University Extensi...
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Date:2014/03/10
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Foundation and Cherry Republic are helping four young growers from northwest Michigan attend the 2014 International Tree Fruit Association meeting in British Columbia.
Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ni...
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Date:2014/03/10
The Emmy-nominated "The Kings of Flint" and its sister film, "Flint River Farm," were selected by WTTW-TV in Chicago to be part of its national series, "Local USA."
Posted on January 28, 2014 by Terry McLean, Michigan State University Extension
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Date:2014/03/10
New farmers can benefit from careful assessment of their farm’s soils and planning for crop rotations and use of cover crops.
Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jim Isleib, Michigan State University Extension
Beginning farmers often start out w...
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Date:2014/03/10
Extremely cold temperatures have threatened safe shipment of cuttings and plugs to greenhouse growers. Learn what to look for when chilling injury is suspected.
Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tom Dudek, Michigan State University Extension
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Date:2014/03/10
Looking to brush up on your pest management skills or expand your expertise to new cropping systems? Register now for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.
Posted on...
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Date:2014/03/10
Youth can learn animal care and quality assurance practices about beef, dairy, horses and swine without leaving their home!
Posted on January 24, 2014 by Julie Thelen, Michigan State University Extension
Although the cold temperatures ar...
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Date:2014/03/10
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity last year was still well-below pre-recession levels and industry experts predict more of the same in 2014.
Posted on January 24, 2014 by Dean Solomon, Michigan State University Extension
Relatively lo...
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Date:2014/03/10
There seems to be no end to the weeds agricultural producers need to deal with. One weed that needs adding to your “weeds to watch” list is puncturevine.
Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ron Goldy, Michigan State University Extension
Much tim...
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Date:2014/03/10
Dairy farmers should develop a strategy to define where late winter manure may be spread with limited runoff risk.
Posted on January 24, 2014 by Shelby Bollwahn, and Jerry May, Michigan State University Extension
Even in the winter months,...
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Date:2014/03/10
Participants will receive condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs covering field crop production and pest management in 2014.
Posted on January 24, 2014 by James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension
Field crop prod...