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  • 15th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Sci-Tech Fair kicks off

    Date:2014/04/25

      People take pictures of sculptures made of vegetables and fruits during the 15th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Sci-Tech Fair in Shouguang of east China's Shandong Province, April 20, 2014. The annual fair kicked off in Shouguang, t...

  • Web-based corn growing degree day tool helps with planting decisions

    Date:2014/04/26

    The best laid plans can change with the changing weather. A new corn growing degree day tool uses historical climate dates to help producers make informed decisions when plans change. Posted on April 24, 2014 by Marilyn Thelen, Michigan State Un...

  • Odious asparagus miner and odorous asparagus

    Date:2014/04/26

    Do your asparagus smell tasty to the pests in your fields? Learn about the odors your crop gives off and how we can use them to improve pest management. Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rob Morrison, and Zsofia Szendrei, Michigan State University Ext...

  • Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – April 24, 2014

    Date:2014/04/26

    Cool, wet weather is delaying spring field work and slowing development of the wheat crop across Northeast Michigan. Posted on April 24, 2014 by James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension Weather The first month of spring has fel...

  • Asparagus miner degree-day model now available on MSU Enviro-weather

    Date:2014/04/26

    The asparagus miner growing degree day model is now live on MSU Enviro-weather to help with scouting. Obtain real-time information about the abundance of adults, larvae and pupae in your fields. Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rob Morrison, and Zsof...

  • East Central Michigan field crop regional report – April 24, 2014

    Date:2014/04/26

    The cool weather and damp soils are delaying field work throughout the east central region. Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dan Rossman, Michigan State University Extension Weather On Monday, April 21, a limited amount of field work and planti...

  • Considerations for pre-bloom and bloom sprays for American brown rot

    Date:2014/04/26

    The potential for American brown rot blossom blight infection is high this spring if infected fruit mummies from last year overwintered in the orchard. Conditional requirements for infections are listed. Posted on April 24, 2014 by George Sundin...

  • Dairy producers have a decision to make concerning close-up dry cow forages

    Date:2014/04/26

    Choices revolve around growing or buying low potassium forages. Posted on April 24, 2014 by Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension Both wheat straw (left) and grass hay (right) can have varying amounts of potassium. The importance ...

  • Quotation survey with 23 respondents

    Date:2014/04/23

    Domestic ordinary brand Specification Average quotation, USD/unit 300g 2.56 250g 1.98 200g 1.46 Domestic famous brand Brand Average quotation, USD/unit JINCOOL 3.03 (3...

  • Brand awareness research with 23 respondents

    Date:2014/04/23

    Brand Are acquainted with the brand Sell the brand JINCOOL 23 7 CHIEF 23 2 DCTR 23 1 DuPont 23 4 KLEA 23 2 Juhua 4 0 ...

  • Respondents of CCM's automotive air conditioning refrigerant market research

    Date:2014/04/22

    No. Company 1 Guangzhou Chong Hing Automobile Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. 2 Guangzhou Tianhe Nanfeng Automotive Products Trading Firm 3 Guangzhou Hengli Auto Facilities Shop 4 Gu...

  • Performance of Longlive Bio-technology, 2013

    Date:2014/04/22

    Item 2013, million USD 2012, million USD YoY change Revenue 146.86 164.90 -10.94% Total cost of sales 134.27 152.72 -12.08% Operating profit 1...

  • Performance of Longlive Bio-technology by product, 2013

    Date:2014/04/22

    Product Revenue, million USD YoY change Cost of sales, million USD YoY change Gross profit margin, % YoY change Functional sugar 73.13 9.14% ...

  • Magnifying youth agricultural education

    Date:2014/04/28

    Most youth have little knowledge of agriculture, but are eager and willing to learn more about it. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Nancy Thelen, Michigan State University Extension The ageless saying that children absorb information like spon...

  • Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report: April 25, 2014

    Date:2014/04/28

    Spring weather has arrived, retreated, then returned in the past few weeks yet the indoor growing season is well underway in urban and rural hoop-houses. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Terry McLean, Michigan State University Extension Spring...

  • Affordable Care Act Employer Shared Responsibility Payments

    Date:2014/04/28

    How to estimate Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer penalty costs. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Adam Kantrovich, and Dave Schweikhardt, Michigan State University Extension In early February, the IRS provided clarification on a number of issu...

  • Pruning severely winter-damaged grapevines in Michigan

    Date:2014/04/28

    Many grape cultivars that normally survive Michigan winters with little to no damage may have sustained extended levels of damage. Once the damage is assessed, the challenge is to take the necessary steps for the 2014 growing season. Posted on A...

  • Soybean seeding rate recommendations

    Date:2014/04/28

    Fine-tuning soybean seeding rates can help producers remain profitable. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension Numerous soybean seeding rate studies have been conducted in the United States. These tria...

  • Farmers markets now accepting small winery applications

    Date:2014/04/28

    Because of the growing number of wineries in Michigan, many markets have embraced the PA 100, and are excited to work with small wineries and cideries. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Rob Sirrine, Michigan State University Extension The recent...

  • Pesticides registered for use on Michigan hops fact sheet updated for 2014

    Date:2014/04/28

    Review pesticide labels for changes to ensure legal use of pesticides on Michigan-grown hops. Posted on April 25, 2014 by Diane Brown, Michigan State University Extension As another season begins in the hopyard, now is a good time to revie...