Enviro-weather News
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Hop disease management in Michigan for 2018
April 20, 2018 | Erin Lizotte | Implement early, preventative fungicide programs and pruning practices for powdery mildew and downy mildew management.
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Tips for reseeding lawns in spring
April 20, 2018 | Kevin Frank | Spots of your lawn may need reseeding this spring.
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Did the Changes to VFD Regulations Affect Your Farm?
April 19, 2018 | Beth Ferry | Land grant universities are looking to gain information on the impacts of VFD regulation through an electronic survey.
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What factors influence the odors in manure?
April 19, 2018 | Erica Rogers | Beyond the manure itself, there are measureable and descriptive ways to describe the odors of manure as well as how and why people perceive these odors certain ways
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Soil cation ratios versus sufficiency levels
April 18, 2018 | Bob Battel | One fertilizer recommendation philosophy is based on an ideal ratio of soil cations. Another is based simply on the levels of these cations available in soil.
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Controlled drainage: Conserving nutrients and improving bottom lines
April 18, 2018 | Bob Battel | Existing subsurface (tile) drainage systems can be modified to provide crops with water during dry periods, and decrease the amount of nutrients exiting the system.
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Head to Houghton for a Lake Superior Fisheries Workshop on April 30, 2018
April 18, 2018 | Elliot Nelson | Presentations include updates on several important fish issues, public encouraged to attend and provide input.
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Common diseases in organic hoophouse greens
April 18, 2018 | Collin Thompson | In much of northern Michigan, growers are seeing a cold and wet spring. While hoophouses help mitigate some of these problems, foliar and root diseases in high-value, organic hoophouse crops can prove to be challenging to growers across the state.
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New MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast meetings start April 26
April 18, 2018 | James DeDecker | Start your Thursday morning by joining field crop specialists and educators to talk about in-season production and pest management issues.
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Screen-Free Week A-Z: Keeping your kids busy without screens
April 17, 2018 | Kylie Rymanowicz | Challenge your family to turn screens of from April 30 to May 6, 2018, and find other ways to keep busy and stay active.
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Cover Crop Field Walk on April 26 to focus on winter survival
April 17, 2018 | Dean Baas | The second field walk of the season in Hickory Corners, Michigan, will focus on cover crop winter survival.
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Traverse City Pollinator Health Meeting rescheduled for April 30
April 17, 2018 | Duke Elsner | Please register again for Michigan State University Extension's public input meeting on pollinator issues in the Grand Traverse region.
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Cómo sembrar correctamente los manzanos injertados
April 17, 2018 | David Jones | Consideraciones importantes para los trabajadores que trabajan con huertos de manzanas de alta densidad.
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East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018 | Bob Tritten | The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.
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Dennis Fulbright receives Chestnut Pioneer Award from chestnut industry
April 17, 2018 | Erin Lizotte | The Midwest Nut Producers Council honored Dennis Fulbright, Michigan State University professor emeritus, at their annual meeting in March.
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West Michigan tree fruit update – April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018 | Amy Irish-Brown | Winter is still in place—are we in a mini ice age?
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018 | Mark Longstroth | A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April.
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Planting a canning garden
April 17, 2018 | Michelle Jarvie | Follow these tips to plan a canning garden that provides food year-round and avoids waste.
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
April 17, 2018 | Christina Curell | Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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What is the economic value of your manure?
April 17, 2018 | Christina Curell | Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure.
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Cómo podar manzanos de tronco/eje alto: Maximizando la productividad y calidad frutal del huerto
April 17, 2018 | David Jones | Consideraciones importantes para los trabajadores que trabajan con huertos de manzanas de alta densidad.
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Sleep for the health of it
April 17, 2018 | Christi Demitz | Not only does a good night’s rest feel great, it also plays a vital role in our health.
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Vegetable pesticide series: Should I use it during bloom?
April 17, 2018 | Ben Phillips | A pollinator protection guide for vegetable growers.
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Get ready to celebrate Earth Day
April 16, 2018 | Meaghan Gass | Saginaw Bay region hosting hands-on activities on April 21, 2018 to celebrate Earth Day.
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Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?
April 16, 2018 | Ben Phillips | Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees.
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Sharpening the pencil in calf raising
April 16, 2018 | Faith Cullens | While the diary industry is under financial trouble, it's important to analyze aspects of your farm business.
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Limiting screen time for young children
April 16, 2018 | Kylie Rymanowicz | How can you set appropriate limits on screen time to set children up for success?
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Thumb Dairy Odyssey Days is back for 2018
April 16, 2018 | Marianne Buza | Young people interested in dairy or animal science are invited to spend Saturdays April 28th and June 16th exploring the fun of dairy cattle.
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Does gardening contribute to daily physical activity recommendations?
April 16, 2018 | Tyler Becker | Explore the different ways that gardening activities can help you meet daily physical activity recommendations.
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Reading and understanding the Nutrition Facts Label for health
April 16, 2018 | Dawn Earnesty | A Nutrition Food Label can be a quick tool for making informed food choices that can contribute to a healthy diet.
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