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  • Reducing the risks associated with winter manure application

    Date:2014/03/10

    Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Gerald May, and Shelby Bollwhan, Michigan State University Extension Any time commercial...

  • Scouting for vegetable insect pests using direct counts

    Date:2014/03/10

    The more you know how to monitor crop pests by scouting, the better your pest control will be. Learn this and more at the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Ben Werling, Michigan State University E...

  • Current honey bee stocking information and an introduction to commercial bumble bees

    Date:2014/03/10

    With honey bee declines recorded around the world, rental hive prices have gone up and the new commercial bumble bee industry has seen more interest. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Ben Phillips, Michigan State University Extension Current ...

  • Scouting and managing cucumber beetles

    Date:2014/03/10

    Know the strategies to help track and manage cucumber beetles on diverse vegetable farms. Learn about this pest and others at the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Ben Phillips, Michigan State Uni...

  • Forage shortages causing rations to vary greatly

    Date:2014/03/10

    Many dairy farms have experienced shortages in forage supplies from drought conditions over the past two years. These shortages have resulted in wildly swinging rations. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extensi...

  • Rewritten Food Safety Modernization Act sections coming soon

    Date:2014/03/10

    Certain aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will be rewritten and rereleased for comment in the near future. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Phil Tocco, Michigan State University Extension As many within the produce industry ...

  • Join a national discussion on cover crops and soil health

    Date:2014/03/10

    Now is the time to be thinking about cover crops for the coming year. Consider attending a free, online Cover Crops and Soil Health Forum on Feb. 18, 2014, to assist in making cover crop decisions. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Dean Baas, Michig...

  • 2014 Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference

    Date:2014/03/10

    Emerging important issues will prompt valuable discussion at the during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week. Posted on January 17, 2014 by Stan Moore, and Bruce MacKellar, Michigan State University Extension There’s no dou...

  • How scheduling and inventory management software helps your greenhouse business

    Date:2014/03/10

    Many software packages can help your business manage production, purchasing, inventory, sales, shipping, accounting and labor. Posted on January 16, 2014 by Kristin Getter, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Horticulture Ma...

  • Determining soil type important for successful preemergent weed control

    Date:2014/03/10

    Successful preemergent weed control with herbicides depends on properly identifying soil type and correctly applying the proper rate for that soil. How comfortable are you at making that call? Posted on January 16, 2014 by Ron Goldy, Michigan St...

  • Scouting worth it at Korson’s Tree Farms

    Date:2014/03/10

    Through regular scouting and good recordkeeping, this Christmas tree grower has taken his integrated pest management program to a whole new level. Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mallory Fournier, MSU IPM Program With 1,000 acres of evergree...

  • 2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug

    Date:2014/03/10

    New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems. Posted on January 14, 2014 by Nikki Rothwell, Michigan State U...

  • Bounce dryer sheets for fungus gnat control: More than household items?

    Date:2014/03/10

    Bounce dryer sheets show potential for fungus gnat control in a greenhouse due to the compound linalool, which repels adult fungus gnats. Posted on January 13, 2014 by Heidi Wollaeger, Michigan State University Extension; Raymond Cloyd, Kansas S...

  • Learn how to improve disease management in your vegetable operation

    Date:2014/03/10

    Join us at the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy to discuss strategies to help manage vegetable disease on diverse vegetable farms. Posted on January 13, 2014 by Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Michigan State University Extension Plant dis...

  • Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

    Date:2014/03/10

    Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. Posted on January 9, 2014 by ...

  • 2014 SMaRT soybean on-farm research meetings

    Date:2014/03/10

    Learn how various management practices, products and equipment impacted soybean yields and income in on-farm research trials conducted across Michigan in 2013. Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension T...

  • Does light quality impact the development of edema?

    Date:2014/03/10

    UV, blue and far-red light can prevent the development of edema on some plants in the tomato family. Posted on January 8, 2014 by Heidi Wollaeger, Michigan State University Extension, and Erik Runkle, Michigan State University Extension, Departm...

  • Airblast 101: A new online resource available for users of airblast sprayers

    Date:2014/03/10

    The Airblast 101 website hosts practical pesticide application technology resources for advanced readers and trainers, including current factsheets, presentations, videos and articles. Posted on January 8, 2014 by Diane Brown, Michigan State Un...

  • Mobile app for Midwest tree identification available for iPhone and iPad

    Date:2014/03/10

    Use this mobile application to help identify 50 common trees of the Midwest states. Posted on January 8, 2014 by Diane Brown, Michigan State University Extension The Fifty Trees of the Midwest app contains over 400 high quality color photo...

  • Ornamental nurseries reminded to check for rodent damage in poly houses

    Date:2014/03/10

    Increased snowfall and very cold temperatures may push rodents looking for a meal into poly houses. Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Dudek, Michigan State University Extension Michigan State University Extension recommends nurser...